Local Color (2006)

Cast

Ron Perlman
as Curtis Sunday
Ray Liotta
as John Talia Sr.
Trevor Morgan
as John Talia Jr.
Samantha Mathis
as Carla

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Genres & Description

Action Drama

7.0 / 10

A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic painter who has turned his back on not only art but life. The two form what appears to be at first a tenuous relationship. The kid wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. Time has not been kind to the old master. His life appears pointless to him until the kid rekindles his interest in his work and ultimately gives him the will to live. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The kid learns to see the world through the master's eyes. And the master learns to see life through the eyes of innocence again. This story is based on a real life experience.

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Comments on this trailer
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I'm a Politatheist

Saw this movie. It got an "R" rating thanks to all the "F bombs." Lousy movie. Some of the artwork was beautiful, but the movie itself stunk!! - @Thursday, May 10, 2018 4:05 PM

chasburf

Ultra-conservative anything makes problems for those who aren't. - @Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:38 PM

1727Hammer

well yeah, christians/catholics are idiots who believe in a non-existent sky wizard who hates homosexuals, and rape little boys in churchs - @Tuesday, March 26, 2013 7:56 AM

Carolyn Jorgensen

Hi Hammer: I don't have a problem with nudity. My mom and my stepdad are nudists (not a pretty picture), and I have taken plenty of figure drawing classes. I just prefer a drama as opposed to an action-adventure movie. Just my preference. I could have easily said, "What? No car chases, aliens, karate chops or explosions?" I have no moral objections to those either. I just find them boring. I like a good STORY. (But is sounds to me like you have something against ultra-conservative Christians. ) - @Sunday, March 24, 2013 2:58 PM

1727Hammer

whats wrong with nudity exactly? if its used properly whats wrong with it? are you like an ultra conservative christian who cant handle the human body? - @Sunday, March 24, 2013 12:28 PM

djstef415

Loved this film. I want to hug it. - @Friday, December 3, 2010 11:14 PM

anUHkins

looks like a good movie, except, just from seeing this trailer, I can't help but see this kid as a whiny-person who thinks he can instantly leanr to paint or soemthing. How about he tries on his own first. I had to teach myself to self paint, and I just find it weird...maybe because in the trailer he showed no previous attempts of trying. thats like trying to run a marathon w/o trying. you'll fail. - @Friday, November 19, 2010 11:33 PM

BluSarahNamaste

Just watched this movie last night. Loved it! It really spoke to me, especially when the Seroff and John characters speak about art and the process of creating. I just ordered the last copy from the big on-line store. I think George Gallo created the paintings used in the film. If you read this George---they are inspiringly (is that a word?) beautiful, as is your film. Namaste - @Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:16 PM

Ines Soll

@localcolormovie ITS WONDERFULL BEAUTIFULL IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TIRED OF IT SPECILLY WHEN U LIVE SOMETHING SIMILLER THAT IS MY CASE THANK U SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS MOVIE ITS A GIFT TO ALL OF US - @Friday, May 28, 2010 12:14 AM

art4med

This lively film is the "Karate Kid" of art-making of any kind, tho especially thorough for me as a painter. Takes no prisoners, censors no real-life words, and even shows the process of painting in a new light--- much as "Madame Sousatzka" taught music--- it is to celebrate living. Thank you, George Gallo. - @Saturday, April 3, 2010 6:19 AM

adzbxr1

i watched this in my hotel room, and it was great\1 - @Saturday, August 15, 2009 5:51 PM

Elaine Hurst

I have been waiting for a long time for this movie to finally be released!!! Yay!!!! It looks like a very good one. A film to champion the creative spirit, and creative people!! - @Sunday, June 28, 2009 8:24 PM

regina phalange

The main character was on the disney channel with Emmy Rossum, but a long time ago. Remember "Genius?" - @Saturday, May 23, 2009 4:57 PM

Juan Carlos Moso

going to fucken see this movie - @Sunday, March 29, 2009 2:34 AM

fooshfoosh

fuck YES. - @Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:46 AM

blissismyname

i cannot wait to see this film, i can' wait that long. congratulations to everyone involved, it looks like a great film. by the way, what's the music used in the trailer? - @Thursday, December 18, 2008 3:26 AM

blissismyname

wow, this truly looks like a great film, i can't stop watching this trailer. congratulations!! the best of luck to all of you, something tells me this film is amazing. we should have more like this in our cinemas - @Thursday, December 4, 2008 5:57 AM

jramir2

no its more like the karate kid for painters, lol - @Friday, September 26, 2008 10:17 PM

SAM THEMAN

finding forester for painters. looks good - @Wednesday, September 10, 2008 1:27 PM

swicka

george gallo is a fruitcake and this movie looks like complete and utter dog shit - @Thursday, July 17, 2008 8:38 PM

Victoria Schon

Moving and inspiration film. I can't wait to see it in theaters soon! - @Friday, January 4, 2008 8:25 PM

GaryGarrett

Great!!! Gotta see this film.... hope it's released widely soon!! Best Wishes - Good Luck!!! - @Friday, December 14, 2007 11:40 PM

Michael Gee

not its playing at Arrowhead and Superstition - @Friday, November 30, 2007 8:02 PM

MinaRei

Awesome film! Go see it at Camelback 5 this weekend so it gets released nationwide! - @Friday, October 26, 2007 6:51 AM

Michael Gee

Awesome! - @Friday, October 19, 2007 10:12 PM

monstergodking

this looks awful - @Thursday, October 18, 2007 9:23 PM

Keith

Can't wait to see it! - @Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:40 PM

cjjorgensen

Gee! No special effects, blood, or nudity? You mean the strength of the movie is on the story? Finally, something worth seeing. I will spend my money on it. - @Sunday, October 7, 2007 3:31 AM

Dan Navarro

The movie looks lovely, the kind that must be seen in the cinema. I can't wait for it to hit LA. Beautiful score, too, it sounds like. I'll check out iTunes. - @Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:20 AM

Eric Bross

A wonderful movie by a genuine story teller, George Gallo. See this movie with your family, as a couple or on your own...you may learn something about yourself... In our culture where the media is constantly screaming for our attention here is a quite and beautiful film with a timley message of wisdom passed down to the next generation.... It's a powerful message that needs to be heard always... Bravo! - @Saturday, September 29, 2007 11:03 PM

rumandmangos

I love the mood of this movie, it looks wonderful! Plus, anything with Armin Mueller-Stahl (Nicoli) is golden because he has impeccable taste when choosing projects. I can't wait to see it!!! - @Saturday, September 29, 2007 8:38 PM

Chris Boardman

great trailer...the soundtrack is available at iTunes and emusic - @Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:58 PM