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''Searchers 2.0'' is a 2007
road film
A road movie is a film genre in which the main characters leave home on a road trip, typically altering the perspective from their everyday lives. Road movies often depict travel in the hinterlands, with the films exploring the theme of alienatio ...
directed by
Alex Cox
Alexander B. H. Cox (born 15 December 1954) is an English film director, screenwriter, actor, non-fiction author and broadcaster. Cox experienced success early in his career with '' Repo Man'' and ''Sid and Nancy'', but since the release and co ...
. It stars Del Zamora and Ed Pansullo.
Described by Cox as a "microfeature," it was shot on digital video in 10 days for a budget of $180,000. Lacking distribution, it featured a very limited theatrical run of one-night showings at various theaters throughout 2007 and 2008, followed by its premiere on
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in the UK, and eventual DVD release in Japan and North America. The film marks Cox's return to the comedy genre, since ''
Straight to Hell'', 20 years prior.
Plot
The story follows two out of work actors, Mel and Fred. Mel works part-time as a
day labor
Day labor (or day labour in Commonwealth spelling) is work done where the worker is hired and paid one day at a time, with no promise that more work will be available in the future. It is a form of contingent work.
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er. They learn that screenwriter Fritz Frobisher, who had violently abused the two actors with a whip during a childhood acting job, will be appearing at a screening of one of his films that will take place in
Monument Valley. The two decide to travel from Los Angeles to the screening, but neither owns a car, so they convince Mel's daughter, Delilah, to drive them on their revenge journey.
Cast
* Del Zamora as Mel Torres
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Ed Pansullo as Fred Fletcher
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Leonard Maltin
Leonard Michael Maltin (born December 18, 1950) is an American film critic and film historian, as well as an author of several mainstream books on cinema, focusing on nostalgic, celebratory narratives. He is perhaps best known for his book of fi ...
as Film critic
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Jaclyn Jonet as Delilah Torres
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Sy Richardson
Sy Richardson is an American film and television actor. Also a two-time screenwriter, Richardson wrote the screenplay for the 1993 film ''Posse''.
Early life and education
He was born in Cincinnati and grew up in Chicago. He attended Farragut C ...
as Fritz Frobisher
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Zahn McClarnon
Zahn Tokiya-ku McClarnon (born October 24, 1966) is an American actor known for his performances in the Western crime drama series '' Longmire'', the second season of '' Fargo'', and the second season of ''Westworld''. In 2022, he played the le ...
as Rusty Frobisher
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Cy Carter as Director
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Andres Carranza as Mexican Guy
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Jason Norquist as Driver
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Roger Corman
Roger William Corman (born April 5, 1926) is an American film director, producer, and actor. He has been called "The Pope of Pop Cinema" and is known as a trailblazer in the world of independent film. Many of Corman's films are based on works t ...
as Producer
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Brandon Carlos as Young Mel
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Steven Fierberg as Proprietor
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Alex Cox
Alexander B. H. Cox (born 15 December 1954) is an English film director, screenwriter, actor, non-fiction author and broadcaster. Cox experienced success early in his career with '' Repo Man'' and ''Sid and Nancy'', but since the release and co ...
as Entrepreneur
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Esther Williams as Goulding's Employee #1
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Linda Litsui as Goulding's Employee #2
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Larry Holiday as Golfer #1
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Lorenz Holiday as Golfer #2
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Tim League as Roustabout #1
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Simon Tams as Cameraman
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Zack Carlson as Roustabout #2 (uncredited)
Production
Portions of the film were shot in the
Coachella Valley, California.
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References
Further reading
* Matthew Sorrento:
Alex Cox and the Hybrid Western. In: Stoddart, Scott, ed., ''The New Western.'' Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2016.
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2007 films
Films directed by Alex Cox
Films shot in California
2000s English-language films
American road movies
2000s road movies
2000s American films