Man With a Plan
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
John O'brien
Bryan Pfeiffer
Kermit Glines
Priscilla Farnham
Jim Wallace
Joe Tuttle
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
What do Jack Valenti and a Socialist U.S. Representative have in common? Or Conan O'Brien and People Magazine? Or how about the tenor in Trent Lott's Singing Senators and the bass player for Phish? They have all been captivated by Fred Tuttle. Who is Fred Tuttle? In this dreary Bill-Bob-Ross election season, Fred is the star of the independent political comedy "Man With a Plan." The movie tells the story of Yankee farmer Fred Tuttle, who has spent a lifetime squeezing milk and a meager living from his cows. Unfortunately, Fred and his farm are falling apart. He is desperate for a high-paying job that requires no qualifications. The answer: U.S. Congress! The movie covers Fred's grass-roots campaign ("I've spent my whole life in the barn, now I want to spend a little time in the House!") against the prime-time six term incumbent who is endorsed by both major parties. While the movie is fictional, Fred is not!
Director
John O'brien
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in Northern Ireland April 5, 1996
Released in United States April 19, 1996
Released in United States April 26, 1996
Released in United States February 16, 1996
Released in United States February 2, 1996
Released in United States February 23, 1996
Released in United States January 12, 1996
Released in United States March 1, 1996
Released in United States March 22, 1996
Released in United States March 8, 1996
Released in United States May 10, 1996
Released in United States May 3, 1996
Released in United States May 31, 1996
Released in United States November 1, 1996
Released in United States Spring March 22, 1996
Released in United States Winter January 12, 1996
Filmmaker John O'Brien marked his feature directorial debut with "Vermont is for Lovers" (USA/1992).
Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City April 27 - May 3, 1996.
Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 17-24, 1995.
Shown in Hanover (Hopkins Center), New Hampshire January 13, 1996.
Shown in Los Angeles (American Cinematheque) as part of program "The Alternative Screen: A Forum For Independent Film Exhibition & Beyond..." August 8, 1996.
Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of series "Independents Night!" December 21, 1995.
35mm
c DuArt
rtg MPAA NONE
Released in Barre (The Paramount), Vermont April 12 - May 9, 1996.
Released in Rutland (Movie Plex IX), Vermont March 29 - May 22, 1996.
Released in Waitsfield (Mad River Flick), Vermont April 19-25, 1996.
Released in United States January 12, 1996 (The Savoy; Montpelier, Vermont)
Released in United States Winter January 12, 1996
Released in United States February 2, 1996 (The Nickelodeon; Burlington, Vermont)
Released in United States February 2, 1996 (The Playhouse; Randolph, Vermont)
Released in United States February 16, 1996 (Catamount Arts; St. Johnsbury, Vermont)
Released in United States February 23, 1996 (Keene State; Keene, New Hampshire)
Released in United States March 1, 1996 (Narrow Gauge Cinemas; Farmington, Maine)
Released in United States March 1, 1996 (Railroad Square Cinemas; Waterville, Maine)
Released in United States March 1, 1996 (Upstate Films; Rhinebeck, New York)
Released in United States March 8, 1996 (The Nugget; Hanover, New Hampshire)
Released in United States March 22, 1996 (The Latchis; Brattleboro, Vermont)
Released in United States March 22, 1996 (Town Hall Theater; Woodstock, Vermont)
Released in United States Spring March 22, 1996 (Ellis Theater; Springfield, Vermont)
Released in United States April 19, 1996 (The Weldon; St. Albans, Vermont)
Released in United States April 26, 1996 (Stowe Cinema III; Stowe, Vermont)
Released in United States May 3, 1996 (The Marquis; Middlebury, Vermont)
Released in United States May 10, 1996 (The Capitol; Montpelier, Vermont)
Released in United States May 31, 1996 (Kendall Square Cinema; Cambridge, Massachusetts)
Released in United States November 1, 1996 (New York City and Los Angeles)
