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1979 American film

Hometown U.S.A.
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Max Baer Jr.
Screenplay by	Jesse Vint
Story by	Jesse Vint
Produced by	Roger Camras Jesse Vint
Edited by	Frank Morriss
Distributed by	Film Ventures International
Release date	1979 (1979)
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Hometown U.S.A. is a 1979 American film directed by Max Baer Jr.

It was written by Jesse Vint, based on Vint's teenage years. (Vint and Baer Jr had worked together on Macon County Line.)

Premise

Three male friends drive around in a car.

Cast

Gary Springer
David Wilson
Brian Kerwin
Pat Delaney
Julie Parsons
Mitzi Hoag
Ned Wertimer
Sally Kirkland
Betsee Finlee
Cindy Fisher
Deborah Richter
Bradley Lieberman

Production

Vint felt the movie should have been directed in the style of The Last Picture Show. "The events in the script actually happened, so the film should've been grounded in reality, with no forced humor whatsoever," said Vint. The film was shot in Covina, California. Vint claims Max Baer "began directing it as though were an episode of The Beverly Hillbillies." Vint added that he "started to become physically ill" during the making of the film. "I was screaming and yelling, because this wasn’t what I wrote! Finally, it got so bad that I couldn’t go near the set. It was an awful film."

Reception

Vint said "the film just died, and it deserved to die because it was awful. I guess I was eager to get it made and flattered that somebody came along and said, I love your screenplay."

References

^ Poggliali, Chris (Spring–Summer 2001). "Jesse Vint". Shock Cinema. No. 18. p. 7.
"Filmmakers turn back clock on Citrus Avenue". The Los Angeles Times Part 8. 13 April 1978. p. 1.
"Jesse Vint". Psychotronic Video. No. 34. 2001. p. 45.

External links

Hometown U.S.A. at IMDb
Hometown USA at Letterbox DVD

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