Gummo 1997
“Prepare to visit a town you'd never want to call home.”
What is Gummo?
Gummo is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 17, 1997
- Studios
- Independent Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
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Overview
Gummo is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Independent Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two teenagers pass the time in a tornado-ravaged Ohio town.”
- explores an unusual small-town setting
- directed by harmony korine
- features controversial scenes that caused walkouts
- not a traditional narrative film
Watch it if you are curious about unconventional 1990s indie cinema.
The film contains disturbing content, including an opening sequence involving a cat that led to walkouts at its festival premiere.
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When was Gummo released?
Gummo premiered at the 24th Telluride Film Festival on August 29, 1997, and had a US release on October 17, 1997.
Who directed the film?
Gummo was directed by Harmony Korine.
Where is the movie set?
The film is set in Xenia, Ohio, a small town that never recovered from a 1970s tornado.
Who are the main characters?
The film follows teenagers Solomon and Tummler, alongside other lonely residents.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
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