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Louis Mandylor (Gerald Andrews) comes to this independent film by way of MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING in which he played the lead character’s brother. The role of Gerald marks his departure from tough guy roles, and shows his acting diversity. He plays Gerald with great respect and walks the fine line of creating an enduring character from which we can find humor without crossing over to a mockery of the mentally challenged. In Gerald’s journey to accept his mother’s death, take care of himself and find love, Louis guides us with an endearing and passionate character.
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Mackenzie Firgens (Helen) plays the girl next door with the same ease and confidence that has garnered her accolades for her role in RENT. With her natural delivery, she takes the character from having boy troubles to recognizing that the best man for her may be the one she has known most of her life. The movie GERALD marks Mackenzie’s third film with director Marc Clebanoff.
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Luca Palanca (Lemtat’s Son), born and raised in Brooklyn New York, starred as the original Tony in the off-Broadway play "Tony and Tina's Wedding" in his early 20’s. He has done stand-up comedy on a regular basis in clubs around the country including "The World Famous Comedy Store", The Improv and The Laugh Factory. Luca wrote the short film called CHOOSE LIFE, which won "Audience Choice" at Sundance Film Festival. He also worked with Val Kilmer, Bruno Kirby and Gabriel Byrne on the movie "Played". In a shift away from his comedic side, Luca plays the antagonist with a sense of quiet danger; the character one loves to hate.
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Beau Puckett (Dolly) took on the challenging transformation into a transvestite, without crossing the stereotype mockery line, but instead making him truly lovable and honest. His character epitomizes the tag line "It’s what’s inside that counts", which allows the audience to focus on Dolly’s dedication and loyalty to his friends instead of seeing a man dressed as a woman. This is Beau’s first major film role, and we see many more in his future.
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Tara Karsian (Ethel) plays the lush who happens to know more about relationships than her several failed marriages imply. Tara has been acting in film and television since 1990 including such shows as MALCOM IN THE MIDDLE, WITHOUT A TRACE, and ER. Her confidence makes Ethel truly a joy to watch on screen.
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Wylie Small (Kate) plays the straight and narrow friend of Mother. She has been acting in television and film since 1994 on such shows as MURPHY BROWN, BABYLON 5, ALLEY MCBEAL, and 24.
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Deborah Theaker (Samantha Andrews – "Mother") brings a talent to this film that has endured through films such as WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, BEST IN SHOW, A MIGHTY WIND and FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. As Samantha Andrews, Gerald’s Mother, she demonstrates the unending bond between a mother and son that perpetuates long after her untimely death; helping Gerald mature, which, in turn, affects an unexpected change in the relationship between him and his friend Helen.
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Mickey Rooney (Doctor) plays the catalyst in this film with his surprising dropping of baby Gerald during birth, impacting him for life. As an actor, Mickey needs no introduction since he starred in the HARDY BOYS films back in the 1940s, and has never stopped acting. It was a joy to have such a screen legend on set to play the Doctor."
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Tim Gallagher (The Lawyer / Buster)
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CAST
In order of appearance
Mother: Deborah Theaker
Nurse 2: Mary Wickliffe
Nurse 1: Jan Rooney
The Doctor: Mickey Rooney
Baby Gerald: Luca James Palanca
Gerald: Louis Mandylor
Helen: Mackenzie Firgens
Newscaster: Damien Alamed
Edward Lemtat: Lee Agnew
Lemtat's Assistant:
Regina Mocey
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Lemtat's Son: Luca Palanca
Ethel: Tara Karsian
Dolly: Beau Puckett
Kate: Wylie Small
Funeral Home Director:
Whit Hertford
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Helen's Boyfriend / Alejandro: Michael Rene Walton
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Laundry Owner: Yu-Chien Liao
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Laundry Mother:
Nattie Rios-Sipes
Laundry Girl: Kiara Gonzales
Laundry Fiona: Carin Chea
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Police Officer: Mark D. Espinoza
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Bowler Girl 1:
Lindsey Smith-Sands
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Bowler Girl 1's boyfriend:
John Gordon
Bowling Emporium Owner:
Robert Noble
Bowler Frankie: Frank Krueger
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Bowler Girl 2: Alexis Scott
Bowler Betty: Brooke Lewis
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Bowler Rick: Zander Villayne
Nurse 3: April Gallagher
Waiting Room Mother:
Kara Wilbar
Waiting Room Little Girl:
Adelaide Gault
Waiting Room Receptionist:
Jeni Austin
Lemtat Receptionist:
Monica Cabral
The Lawyer / Buster:
Tim Gallagher
Security Guard: Jeff Quinlan
Bowler: Sonny Sison
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CREW
Director: Marc Clebanoff
Assistant Director: Kara Wilbar
Writer: Tim Gallagher
Director of Photography:
Dave Selle
Camera Operator: Eric Lombart
Steadi-cam Operator: Ari Robbins
Gaffer / Dolly Grip: Stacy Sievek
Key Grip: Zander Villayne
Best Boy Grip: Calvin Borden
Best Boy Electrician:
Mariah Moates
Electrician: Jeremy Wren
Grips:
Zachery Boomsma
Joseph Webb
Production Sound Mixer:
Tom Corkran
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Art Director / Props: Alex Cassun
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Assistant Art Director:
Nancy McCrumb
Jessica Lamb
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CREW cont.
Wardrobe: Elizabeth Jett
Assistant Wardrobe:
Jeni Austin
Jude McVay
Make-up & Hair: Ashley Benatar
Assistant Make-up & Hair:
Sarah Dorsey
Katie Tyler
Script Supervisor: Ann Doria
Still Photographer:
Paul Mocey-Hanton
Production Assistants:
Michael Walton
Rebecca Giggey
Craft Services:
April Gallagher
Tim Gallagher
Editor / Visual Effects:
Tim Gallagher
Post Production: Mediaologie
Colorists:
Ran Ballard
Ben Starkey
Sound Editor / Sound FX:
Ran Ballard
Tim Gallagher
Jon Geasley
Original Music: Ran Ballard
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SPECIAL THANKS
Patrick and Eileen Gallagher
Michael and Gen Gallagher
Lynn and Bill Hein
Joseph and Marie Heard
Christopher and Joan Kosmowski
Ron Mills
Jerry Clebanoff
Margie Clebanoff
Bruce and Mary Matthews
John Mocey-Hanton
Vicky Rankin
West Oak Capital
Mark Hsu
Cheyenne Studios
Lee Agnew
Leonie Coffman
Lulu's Restaurant, Van Nuys, CA
Elliott Smith
Debi Bolokofsky
Damien Alameda
Michelle Germano
KOLD Tucson, AZ
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