Pitch
Originally released in 1997. Pitch is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Spencer Rice. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice, and Samuel Z. Arkoff
Synopsis
A Canadian documentary featuring two young filmmakers attending the Toronto Film Festival to pitch a film concept to various celebrities. Their film idea, titled "The Dawn", concerns a Mafia don who goes for a hernia operation but gets a sex change instead. During the 1996 Toronto Fest, they approach Roger Ebert, Norman Jewison (at a packed press conference), Eric Stoltz (leaving a limo), Al Pacino, and others without much success. On a roll, they leave Toronto for Hollywood, getting advice from Arthur Hiller and Neil Simon and finding an agent who expresses interest in their pitch.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hotz-Rice Productions Inc.
- Cinefornia
- Hollywood or Bust Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pitch about?
A Canadian documentary featuring two young filmmakers attending the Toronto Film Festival to pitch a film concept to various celebrities. Their film idea, titled "The Dawn", concerns a Mafia don wh...
Who directed Pitch?
Pitch was directed by Spencer Rice.
How long is Pitch?
Pitch has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Pitch released?
Pitch was released on September 4, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pitch?
The main cast of Pitch includes Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Gérard Depardieu, Roger Ebert.