A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
13 Oct 2006 ● English ● 1 hr 40 mins
This drama film about a boy growing up in Astoria, N.Y., during the 1980s. As his friends end up dead, on drugs or in prison, he comes to believe he has been saved from their fate by various so-called saints.
Cast: Dianne Wiest, Robert Downey Jr, Shia LaBeouf
Crew: Dito Montiel (Director), Eric Gautier (Director of Photography), Jonathan Elias (Music Director)
Release Dates: 13 Oct 2006 (India)
Did you know? Writer and Director Dito Montiel was initially reluctant to cast Shia LaBeouf in the role of young Dito, because Montiel was intent on casting an unknown. After the first rejection, however, LaBeouf pushed for one more audition. He came into the casting office, punched a hole in the wall, and convinced Montiel that he could bring the requisite amount of anger to the role. Read More
No reviews available. Click here to add a review.
Direction
Director
Production
Producer
Production Company
Distribution
Distributor
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Art
Production Designer
Casting
Casting Director
Costume and Wardrobe
Costume Designer
Editorial
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
1.85:1 (Flat)
Stereoscopy:
No
Trivia:
Shia LeBeouf and Channing Tatum had just one day to get to know each other, despite playing childhood friends. They decided to go out and get drunk on the streets of New York City. They remain good friends to this day.
Writer and Director Dito Montiel was initially reluctant to cast Shia LaBeouf in the role of young Dito, because Montiel was intent on casting an unknown. After the first rejection, however, LaBeouf pushed for one more audition. He came into the casting office, punched a hole in the wall, and convinced Montiel that he could bring the requisite amount of anger to the role.
Channing Tatum revealed that he read the script while in the bath, and that it made him burst into tears.
Writer and Director Dito Montiel was initially reluctant to cast Shia LaBeouf in the role of young Dito, because Montiel was intent on casting an unknown. After the first rejection, however, LaBeouf pushed for one more audition. He came into the casting office, punched a hole in the wall, and convinced Montiel that he could bring the requisite amount of anger to the role.
Channing Tatum revealed that he read the script while in the bath, and that it made him burst into tears.
