Dear Wendy (2005)
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In a blue-collar American town, a group of teens bands together to form the Dandies, a gang of gunslingers led by Dick Dandelion. Following a code of strict pacifism at odds with the fact that they all carry guns, the group eventually lets in Sebastian, the grandson of Dick's childhood nanny, Clarabelle, who fears the other gangs in the area. Dick and company try to protect Clarabelle, but events transpire that push the gang past posturing.
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: February 4, 2005
Cast
- Jamie Bell - Dick Dandelion
- Bill Pullman - Krugsby
- Michael Angarano - Freddie
- Danso Gordon - Sebastian
- Novella Nelson - Clarabelle
- Chris Owen - Huey
- Alison Pill - Susan
- Mark Webber - Stevie
- Trevor Cooper - Dick's Dad
- Matthew Géczy - Young Officer
Screenplay
- Lars von Trier (Screenplay)
Music: Benjamin Wallfisch
Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle
Editing: Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
Production: Lucky Punch, Nimbus Film, Zentropa Entertainments, Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion, Slot Machine, Liberator2, Sigmaiii Films, TV 2, ARTE France Cinéma, Little Wing Films
Country: Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation
Keywords
underdog, friendship, secret society, west virginia, pacifist, self esteem
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dear Wendy about?
- In a blue-collar American town, a group of teens bands together to form the Dandies, a gang of gunslingers led by Dick Dandelion. Following a code of strict pacifism at odds with the fact that they all carry guns, the group eventually lets in Sebastian, the grandson of Dick's childhood nanny, Clarabelle, who fears the other gangs in the area. Dick and company try to protect Clarabelle, but events transpire that push the gang past posturing.
- Who directed Dear Wendy?
- Dear Wendy was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
- Who stars in Dear Wendy?
- Dear Wendy stars Jamie Bell, Bill Pullman, Michael Angarano, Danso Gordon, Novella Nelson, Chris Owen.
- How long is Dear Wendy?
- Dear Wendy has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Dear Wendy?
- Dear Wendy is a Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Dear Wendy produced?
- Dear Wendy was produced in Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Germany.
- What are the themes of Dear Wendy?
- The themes of Dear Wendy include: Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation.