Omaha (The Movie)
(1995)
Overview
From the co-founder of Slamdance comes the story of a young man who returns home from a trip abroad to confront not just his peculiar family and friends, but also a pair of Colombian jewel thieves and a roving gang of Iowa kickboxers, culminating in a showdown at Carhenge. A seminal movie in the history of independent film, "Omaha: The Movie" was the film that spearheaded the birth of the Slamdance Film Festival.
Dan Mirvish
Director
Top Billed Cast
Hughston Walkinshaw
Simon / Bookstore Patron
Jill Anderson
Gina, Simon's Girlfriend
Frankie Bee
Jorge, Columbian Jewel Thief
Christopher M. Dukes
Gustavo, Columbian Jewel Thief
Lars Erik Madsen
Lars, the Donut Guy
Dick Mueller
Mort, Simon's Father
Scott Kurz
Evan, Simon's Brother
Rene Johnson
Claudette, Simon's Sister
Melissa Jarecke
Myra, Simon's Mother
Robert J. Garfield
Bob, Charismatic Guitar Player
