Riding the Bullet

Overview

In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 15, 2004

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

Motion Picture Corporation of America,Apollo Productions

Cast

Jonathan Jackson,Barbara Hershey,David Arquette,Erika Christensen,Cliff Robertson,Nicky Katt,Matt Frewer,Barry W. Levy,Jackson Warris,Jeffrey Ballardand 25 more

Director

Mick Garris

Writer

Stephen King,Mick Garris

Producer

Greg Malcolm,Vicki Sotheran,Brad Krevoy,Jeff Ivers,Mick Garris,Jan Fantl,Frank Hübner,Joel T. Smith,David Lancaster,Jörg Westerkamp

Cinematography

Robert C. New

Music

Nicholas Pike

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$264,505

IMDb

tt0355954