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Completed - ENGLISH - Thriller, Comedy - 103 minutes

Log Line

After being conned into buying a shady ‘65 Chrysler, Mike’s first date plans with the girl next door, Kelsey, spiral out of control when he finds himself targeted by criminals, cops, and a vengeful cat lady.

Previous markets

  • Sundance 2021 (Premiere)
  • Berlin EFM 2021 (Premiere)
  • Pre-Cannes 2021 (Premiere)
Full history

Year of production : 2021

Director(s) : Manuel CROSBY, Darren KNAPP
Writer(s) : Manuel CROSBY, Darren KNAPP
Cast : Tyson BROWN, Shelby DUCLOS, Jesse JANZEN, Nicole BERRY, Ryan Quinn ADAMS, Brandon KRAUS

Producer(s) : Brandon KRAUS, Manuel CROSBY, Darren KNAPP, Lucky MCKEE, Charles HORAK

Synopsis

Shy highschooler Mike finally summons the courage to ask out his badass neighbor Kelsey, only to realize he’s missing a key element for a successful date - the car. Panicked and low on cash, he’s conned into buying a beat up ‘65 Chrysler. Mike's plan to win over Kelsey soon turns into a surreal misadventure when they are inexplicably targeted by a pair of cops, a criminal gang, and a vengeful cat lady. A night fueled by desire, bullets, and burning rubber makes any other first date seem like a walk in the park. In this perfectly executed throwback thrill ride, directing duo Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp deftly weave together elements of dark comedy, teen romance, shoot 'em up action and classic coming-of-age story, creating a truly entertaining ride that never misses a beat. This refreshing mix of tones, coupled with a break-out performance from Tyson Brown as Mike, make FIRST DATE a truly outstanding first feature.

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Country(ies) : USA

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Festivals and Awards

Sundance Film Festival (online) 2021 Next


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