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Deadline

1997-08-10 · 3 min · ★ 5.5

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The desperate misadventures of a young man, racing against the clock toward a mysterious destination. This was the first short film that Nash wrote and directed. It was made for $80 and won first prize at Tropfest in 1997.

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Directors
Nash Edgerton
Production companies
Blue-Tongue Films
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

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Nash EdgertonNash EdgertonDesperate Man
John PolsonJohn PolsonHimself

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