Urinetown
"It's a privilege to pee"
Originally released in 2001. Urinetown is a music/comedy film. directed by John Rando. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jeff McCarthy, Spencer Kayden, and Nancy Opel
Synopsis
In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company: the Urine Good Company. If the poor don’t obey the strict laws prohibiting free urination, they’ll be sent to the dreaded and mysterious “Urinetown.” After too long under the heel of the malevolent Caldwell B. Cladwell, the poor stage a revolt, led by a brave young hero, fighting tooth and nail for the freedom to pee “wherever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, and with whomever you like.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Jeff McCarthy
as Officer Lockstock
Spencer Kayden
as Little Sally
Nancy Opel
as Penelope Pennywise
Hunter Foster
as Bobby Strong
Jennifer Laura Thompson
as Hope Cladwell
David Beach
as Mr. McQueen
John Deyle
as Senator Fipp
Ken Jennings
as Old Man Strong / Hot Blade Harry
Rick Crom
as Tiny Tom / Dr. Billeaux
Rachel Coloff
as Soupy Sue / Cladwell's Secretary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Araca Group
- The Dodgers
- TheaterDreams, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urinetown about?
In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single...
Who directed Urinetown?
Urinetown was directed by John Rando.
How long is Urinetown?
Urinetown has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Urinetown released?
Urinetown was released on September 20, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Urinetown?
The main cast of Urinetown includes Jeff McCarthy, Spencer Kayden, Nancy Opel, Hunter Foster, Jennifer Laura Thompson.