One Last Ride (film) explained

One Last Ride is a 2004 American drama film directed by Tony Vitale and starring Patrick Cupo, Chazz Palminteri, Robert Davi, Charles Durning and Anita Barone. It is based on Cupo's play of the same name and Ang Lee served as an executive producer of the film.

Cast

• Patrick Cupo as Michael
• Chazz Palminteri as Tweat
• Robert Davi as Michael's Father
• Anita Barone as Gina
• Jack Carter as Sid
• Joe Marinelli as Carmine
• Mario Roccuzzo as Charlie Figs
• Tracey Walter as Nicky
• Tony Lee as Richie
• Charles Durning as Orlick

Production

Filming began in Los Angeles on January 25, 2003.^[1]

Release

The film premiered at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival on April 5, 2004.

Reception

Robert Koehler of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The potent cast, Tony Vitale’s assured direction and a solid foundation with lead thesp Patrick Cupo adapting his own play help mitigate many of the pic’s deficiencies..."^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Blaney. Martin. BV International Pictures takes One Last Ride. 26 January 2003. Screen Daily. 12 March 2021.
2. Web site: Koehler. Robert. One Last Ride. 13 April 2004. Variety. 12 March 2021.