A story of sea dogs, deck apes, bilge rats & greenies.
SAILORMAN is a dramatic 35mm short film written, produced and directed by D.P. Carlson. This father & son story with a maritime theme takes place aboard an old Navy ship on Chicago's industrial lakefront. The film is a unique parable on male sexual abuse as seen through the eyes of an 8-year-old child.
The movie stars Mike Nussbaum (HOUSE OF GAMES & THINGS CHANGE) in the title role of the crusty WWII Navy veteran who stalks the young boy, played by Micah Kanters. Also featured is character actor Ron Dean, Michael Pomeranz, Michael Gorman, Rich Komenich, Jack McCabe and Gary Brichetto.
The director of photography is Greg Gricus, original music by Scott Bennett. Executive Producers are D.P. Carlson, Robert Oschman, Tony Vito, and Don Williams. David Miller Co-Produced. Casting by Jane Alderman. The initial funding for the film was awarded to Carlson through a 1999 Founders Award sponsored by Panavision Chicago, which is given to the Most Promising Midwest Filmmaker.
15:30 * 35mm * Color * Dolby SR * 2000
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