Rock Slyde

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Rock Slyde
Directed byChris Dowling
Written byChris Dowling
Produced byChris Dowling
Milan Chakraborty
Jason Manns
Will Wallace
Josh Young
Starring Patrick Warburton
Andy Dick
Rena Sofer
Elaine Hendrix
CinematographyAlexandre Lehmann
Edited byJosh Young
Production
company
Attic Light Films
Distributed by Gravitas Ventures
Release dates
April 1, 2010 (VOD)
May 1, 2010 (DVD)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rock Slyde is a 2009 American comedy film written and directed by Chris Dowling on his feature-length directorial debut. [1] [2] and produced by Will Wallace, Josh Young, and Milan Chakraborty. This independent production stars Patrick Warburton, Andy Dick, Rena Sofer, and Elaine Hendrix.

Contents

Premise

Rock Slyde is a clumsy private detective, helped by his assistant Judy Bee. Slyde is trying to protect Sara Lee, a seductive baker, from a mysterious stalker, while contending with cult leader Bart and his followers, the Bartologists, who are trying to take over Slyde's office space.

Cast

The film featured numerous actors in brief cameos as members of the Bart cult, as members of the Pirates, or in other roles, including:

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References

  1. "AFI Dallas sneak preview and audio interview: Chris Dowling for Rock Slyde". Pegasus News . March 28, 2009. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
  2. "Indie, global and feel-good fests". Los Angeles Times . August 6, 2009. Retrieved December 9, 2010.