Walking Across Egypt Review
Clyde Edgerton's Walking Across Egypt is
the heartwarming story of Mattie Rigsby whose unconventional path crosses that
of Wesley Benfield, a 17 year old orphaned teenager who has been confined to a
detention center. Mattie believes in helping the "lesser of these thy
brethren." Their relationship soon begins to fulfill an overwhelming and
profound need in both of them. On the opposite ends of the cultural and
generational spectrum, they prove "needing to be needed" knows no age
or cultural barriers.
Set to star in the film are Ellen Burstyn (as Mattie) who won the Academy Award
for "Alice Doesn't Live here Anymore;" Jonathan Taylor Thomas (as
Wesley) who starred eight seasons on "Home Improvement;" Mark Hamill
(as Lamar) who starred in "Star Wars;" Kevin Pollak (as Robert) who
was seen in "Grumpier Old Men," and "Unusual Suspects;" Gail
O'Grady (as Elaine) known for her Emmy nominated role in NYPD Blue;" Gwen
Verdon (as Alora) who starred in "Damn Yankees" and "Marvin's
Room;" Harv Presnell (as Finner) whose latest film was "Saving Private
Ryan;" Barbara Rush (as Pearl) who has starred in numerous films; and
Patrick David (as Johnny) who portrayed Greg Louganis in a made-for-TV movie.
The script, based on Clyde's novel, was penned by Paul Tamasy who wrote
"Air Bud." The director is Emmy Award winning Authur Allan Seidelman.
The Director of Photography is Academy Award nominee Amy Vincent.
The film will be rated PG- 13 and be distributed world wide by a major studio.
Key Personnel
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman - 4 Time Emmy Winner
Writer/Producer: Paul Tamasy
Producers: Heath McLaughlin, Bettina O'Mara, Madeline Bell - Academy Award
Nominee
Dir. Of Photography: Amy Vincent - Academy Award Nominee
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