Grand Theft Parsons (2004)
It's better to burn out than to fade away.
There are times when it's right and proper to simply bury the dead. This is not one of those times... Gram Parsons was one of the most influential musicians of his time; a bitter, brilliant, genius who knew Elvis, tripped with the Stones and fatally overdosed on morphine and tequila in 1973. And from his dying came a story. A story from deep within folklore; a story of friendship, honour and adventure; a story so extraordinary that if it didn't really happen, no one would believe it. Two men, a hearse, a dead rock star, five gallons of petrol, and a promise. And the most extraordinary chase of modern times.
Cast
- Johnny Knoxville - Phil Kaufman
- Christina Applegate - Barbara
- Gabriel Macht - Gram Parsons
- Marley Shelton - Susie
- Robert Forster - Stanley Parsons
- Michael Shannon - Larry Oster-Berg
- Mary Pat Gleason - Nurse
- Wesley Mann - Doctor
- Dylan Bruno - Traffic Cop
- Danielle Sapia - Girl at Joshua Tree Inn
Screenplay
- Jeremy Drysdale (Story)
- David Caffrey (Story)
- Jeremy Drysdale
Keywords
hippie, chase, musician, rock star, 1970s, oath, hearse, wish fulfillment, corpse in coffin, death wish, joshua tree, california desert, parsons, stolen corpse
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grand Theft Parsons about?
- There are times when it's right and proper to simply bury the dead. This is not one of those times... Gram Parsons was one of the most influential musicians of his time; a bitter, brilliant, genius who knew Elvis, tripped with the Stones and fatally overdosed on morphine and tequila in 1973. And from his dying came a story. A story from deep within folklore; a story of friendship, honour and adventure; a story so extraordinary that if it didn't really happen, no one would believe it. Two men, a hearse, a dead rock star, five gallons of petrol, and a promise. And the most extraordinary chase of modern times.
- Who directed Grand Theft Parsons?
- Grand Theft Parsons was directed by David Caffrey.
- Who stars in Grand Theft Parsons?
- Grand Theft Parsons stars Johnny Knoxville, Christina Applegate, Gabriel Macht, Marley Shelton, Robert Forster, Michael Shannon.
- How long is Grand Theft Parsons?
- Grand Theft Parsons has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Grand Theft Parsons?
- Grand Theft Parsons is a Comedy, Drama, Adventure film.
- How much did Grand Theft Parsons gross?
- Grand Theft Parsons grossed $6,876 worldwide.
- Where was Grand Theft Parsons produced?
- Grand Theft Parsons was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.