The Suburbans


1h 30m 1999

Brief Synopsis

An account of four guys who hit it big in the early 1980's as "The Suburbans." With their song at the top of the charts they thought they had a promising career in front of them. Unfortunately they were destined to join the ever-growing list of one-hit wonders. Flash forward to the 1990's: now in their mid-30's, the band is "rediscovered" by Kate a young music executive and is given another chance at stardom. Soon, with the help of Kate's superiors, an impressive--and increasingly bizarre--publicity campaign is mounted on their behalf. The guys are ready to do anything to recapture their moment in the sun--whether they will actually succeed is another question altogther.

Film Details

Also Known As
Suburbans
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Musical
Release Date
1999
Distribution Company
TriStar Pictures
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA; New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

An account of four guys who hit it big in the early 1980's as "The Suburbans." With their song at the top of the charts they thought they had a promising career in front of them. Unfortunately they were destined to join the ever-growing list of one-hit wonders. Flash forward to the 1990's: now in their mid-30's, the band is "rediscovered" by Kate a young music executive and is given another chance at stardom. Soon, with the help of Kate's superiors, an impressive--and increasingly bizarre--publicity campaign is mounted on their behalf. The guys are ready to do anything to recapture their moment in the sun--whether they will actually succeed is another question altogther.

Film Details

Also Known As
Suburbans
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Musical
Release Date
1999
Distribution Company
TriStar Pictures
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA; New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States October 29, 1999

Released in United States Fall October 29, 1999

Released in United States January 1999

Released in United States on Video February 29, 2000

Shown at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 21-31, 1999.

Began shooting July 8, 1998.

Released in United States January 1999 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 21-31, 1999.)

Released in United States on Video February 29, 2000

Limited Release in United States October 29, 1999

Released in United States Fall October 29, 1999