The Republic of Rick (2014)
Rick Launer, the Ambassador of the Republic of Texas club, spends his days at Alamo reenactments and haranguing US mailmen to get off Texas soil. But when he takes things too far, he’s jailed and kicked out of his beloved club. Out on bail and a warrant on his head, he manipulates a group of paranoid eccentrics to protect him from the hand of the “oppressive government.” Rick must confront what it takes to be a true leader, as a modern day Alamo unfolds on national television.
Director: Mario Kyprianou
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 19, 2014
Cast
- Dave Abed - Rick Launer
- Ronnie Lee Steadman - Travis Wunderlich
- Becky Leigh - Tandy Launer
- John Macey - Gary Hobratch
- Darrell Philip - Minister Chuck Whitehead
- Angie Gregory - Beth Whitehead
- Glen McDougal - Bill Mason
- Lori Jean Wilson - Pearl Mason
- Noah Staggs - #8, ROT Club Member
Screenplay
Cinematography: Matthew Skala
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mario Kyprianou
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Republic of Rick about?
- Rick Launer, the Ambassador of the Republic of Texas club, spends his days at Alamo reenactments and haranguing US mailmen to get off Texas soil. But when he takes things too far, he’s jailed and kicked out of his beloved club. Out on bail and a warrant on his head, he manipulates a group of paranoid eccentrics to protect him from the hand of the “oppressive government.” Rick must confront what it takes to be a true leader, as a modern day Alamo unfolds on national television.
- Who directed The Republic of Rick?
- The Republic of Rick was directed by Mario Kyprianou.
- Who stars in The Republic of Rick?
- The Republic of Rick stars Dave Abed, Ronnie Lee Steadman, Becky Leigh, John Macey, Darrell Philip, Angie Gregory.
- How long is The Republic of Rick?
- The Republic of Rick has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Republic of Rick?
- The Republic of Rick is a Comedy film.