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SubUrbia (1996) | Criteria

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SubUrbia

English • 1996 • 2h 1m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Richard Linklater

Synopsis

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Linklater

WriterEric Bogosian

CinematographerLee Daniel

EditorSandra Adair

ProducerAnne Walker-McBay

Cast

Giovanni Ribisias Jeff

Steve Zahnas Buff

Amie Careyas Sooze

Nicky Kattas Tim

Parker Poseyas Erica

Ajay Naiduas Nazeer Choudhury

Jayce Bartokas Pony

Dina Spybey-Watersas Bee-Bee

Samia Shoaibas Pakeesa Choudhury

Kitt Brophyas Sooze's Mom

Jonn Chericoas Shopping Channel Host

Keith Preusseas Officer Chip

Eric Parkas Officer Gary

William Martin Hayesas Scuff

Bill Wiseas George the Limo Driver

M.J. Linas Restaurant Hostess

Ryan Wickerhamas Patron (uncredited)

Peter Athertonas Extra (uncredited)

Prebble Q. Ramswellas Beauty (Driver of VW) (uncredited)