Towelhead (2008)
How can you find yourself if no one can see you?
A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
Director: Alan Ball
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: September 12, 2008
Cast
- Summer Bishil - Jasira Maroun
- Aaron Eckhart - Mr. Vuoso
- Toni Collette - Melina Hines
- Maria Bello - Gail Monahan
- Peter Macdissi - Rifat Maroun
- Eugene Jones III - Thomas Bradley
- Lynn Collins - Thena Panos
- Chase Ellison - Zack Vuoso
- Matt Letscher - Gil Hines
- Chris Messina - Barry
Screenplay
- Alan Ball (Screenplay)
- Alicia Erian (Novel)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel
Editing: Andy Keir
Production: This is that, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: العربية, English, Español, Français
Box Office: $367,638
Original Language: en
Keywords
puberty, pedophilia, small town, gulf war, ethnic stereotype, parent child relationship, arabian, menstruation, arab-american, houston, texas, neighbor, teenage crush, father daughter conflict
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Towelhead about?
- A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
- Who directed Towelhead?
- Towelhead was directed by Alan Ball.
- Who stars in Towelhead?
- Towelhead stars Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello, Peter Macdissi, Eugene Jones III.
- How long is Towelhead?
- Towelhead has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Towelhead?
- Towelhead is a Drama film.
- How much did Towelhead gross?
- Towelhead grossed $367,638 worldwide.
- Where was Towelhead produced?
- Towelhead was produced in United States of America.