Leader of the Pack (2012)

A story of power, corruption, and morality in the world of the Venture Scouts

Leader of the Pack (2012) poster

A dark comedy that takes place in suburban America. Doug has landed his dream gig - he is about to join the Venture Scouts (a Boy-Scout-like organization) as a Troop Leader. He is taking over for his childhood mentor, Jerry, the former leader of Venture Scout Troop 544 who has been offered a plush job at the Venture Scout National Headquarters. The film takes place over the course of a day, as Jerry shows Doug the ropes before his initiation ceremony. An old, corrupt regime is leaving with a new one taking over - but not without conflict first. It is a story of power, corruption, and morality.

Director: Ari Costa
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ian Hultquist
Editing: Ruthie Aslan
Production: Cross Country, Golden Nutmeg Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

corruption, dark comedy, scouts, scout, boy scouts, boy scouts leader, boy scout, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leader of the Pack about?
A dark comedy that takes place in suburban America. Doug has landed his dream gig - he is about to join the Venture Scouts (a Boy-Scout-like organization) as a Troop Leader. He is taking over for his childhood mentor, Jerry, the former leader of Venture Scout Troop 544 who has been offered a plush job at the Venture Scout National Headquarters. The film takes place over the course of a day, as Jerry shows Doug the ropes before his initiation ceremony. An old, corrupt regime is leaving with a new one taking over - but not without conflict first. It is a story of power, corruption, and morality.
Who directed Leader of the Pack?
Leader of the Pack was directed by Ari Costa.
Who stars in Leader of the Pack?
Leader of the Pack stars Steven Weber, Danny Pudi, Rachael Harris, Joe O'Connor, Joey Diaz, Jerry Prell.
How long is Leader of the Pack?
Leader of the Pack has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Leader of the Pack?
Leader of the Pack is a Comedy film.
Where was Leader of the Pack produced?
Leader of the Pack was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Leader of the Pack?
The themes of Leader of the Pack include: Dark Comedy and Irony.