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The Boat Builder
2015 American film
The Boat Builder is a 2015 American independent drama film directed by Arnold Grossman and starring Christopher Lloyd and Jane Kaczmarek.[1][2][3][4] It is Grossman's directorial debut.[5][6][7] It is based on a novel by Grossman.[8]
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| Directed by | Arnold Grossman |
| Written by | Arnold Grossman |
| Based on | The Boat Builder by Arnold Grossman |
| Produced by | Richard J. Bosner |
| Starring | Christopher Lloyd |
| Cinematography | Phillip Briggs |
| Edited by | Robert Schafer |
| Music by | Giona Ostinelli |
Production companies | Blue Creek Pictures Reunion Films |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
An embittered old mariner and an unwanted young orphan form an unlikely bond building a boat.
- Christopher Lloyd as Abner
- Jane Kaczmarek as Katherine
- David Lascher as Charles
- Jeffrey Weissman as Bud
- Rachel Resheff as Ruth
- Derek Stefan as Officer Grigsby
- Joseph John Schirle as Duffy
- Heather Mathieson as Jean
- Apeksha Pradhan as Insurance Agent
- Tekola Cornetet as Rick
Bruce Dern was initially considered for the role of Abner.[9]
The film was shot in the San Francisco Bay Area.[9] The sound recording of the film occurred in Colorado.[10]
The film made its worldwide premiere at the 30th Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on November 6, 2015.[11]
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