Rubout
In this dark comedy, two Italian American brothers whose father is a mob-genre character actor, desperately try to reinvent themselves. Paul, a failed novelist, finds inspiration with a role-playing masseuse who teaches him the literary value of fantasy exploration. Peter is a frustrated seminarian whose Siddhartha-like foray into the outside world of sex and drag queens forces him to confront his real desires. The brothers' fantastical journey leads them to deceit, betrayal, eroticism, and murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Released
- 2003
Details
Release year: 2003
Storyline
In this dark comedy, two Italian American brothers whose father is a mob-genre character actor, desperately try to reinvent themselves. Paul, a failed novelist, finds inspiration with a role-playing masseuse who teaches him the literary value of fantasy exploration. Peter is a frustrated seminarian whose Siddhartha-like foray into the outside world of sex and drag queens forces him to confront his real desires. The brothers' fantastical journey leads them to deceit, betrayal, eroticism, and murder.
Top credits
- Murielle Arden — Valerie
- Carl Burrows — Bookstore Actor
- Geoffrey Cantor — Steve, Raoul
- Janis Dardaris — Sue Santello