Overnight (2003)

A documentary on the rise and stumble of Troy Duffy, the bartender-cum-filmmaker who was swept up by Miramax's Harvey Weinstein to turn his script for The Boondock Saints into a feature film.

Directors:

Tony Montana, Mark Brian Smith

Stars:

Troy Duffy, Jeffrey Baxter, Chris Brinker

Cast

Credited cast:
Jeffrey Baxter	...	Himself (as Jeffrey 'Skunk' Baxter)
Chris Brinker	...	Himself
Jake Busey	...	Himself
Emmanuelle Béart	...	Herself (archive footage)
Gordon Clark	...	Himself
Billy Connolly	...	Himself
Jim Crabbe	...	Himself
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Himself
Willem Dafoe	...	Himself
Marie Duffy	...	Herself
Robert Duffy	...	Himself
Tate Duffy	...	Himself
Taylor Duffy	...	Himself
Troy Duffy	...	Himself
Tyson Duffy	...	Himself

Storyline

The rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Troy Duffy, a blue collar Boston twenty something that struck a dream movie deal with Miramax in 1997 to direct the $15 million project "Boondock Saints" from his own script. It was a deal that received worldwide attention. But when Miramax jumped ship and put the film in turnaround, Duffy's overnight success soon starts to crash and burn.

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Plot Keywords:

Film Industry | Writer Director | Director | Filmmaker | Rise And Fall | 

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Taglines:

There's More Than One Way To Shoot Yourself

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language, sexual references and some nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 July 2005 (UK)

Filming Locations:

USA

Box Office

Budget:

$550,052 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Black & White Productions, Ether Films, Ronnoco Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed over four years.

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Quotes

Tony Montana: I'm not talking about the- I'm not talking about- What the fuck are we talking about?

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Connections

References Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Boondock Saints is shown to be playing in a double feature with Sleepy Hollow

User Reviews

All good things come to those who wait

I gave this movie 9 of out 10 because it gave me great pleasure in the end to see the outcome and downfall of an arrogant, foul-mouthed, fat, dirty, self-centered fool. The other delight is knowing that his downfall is taped and recorded - every word, every damning phrase, every ridiculous self-centered comment all on tape for all to see and enjoy. I wonder if Duffy even has enough money now for a Blockbuster membership to rent this sad depiction of a very sad man - himself. He had everything - incredible luck, family, friends, tremendous support, talent (although this is only proved by his movie not his actions in the documentary) and several chances but he chose to crap all over every single one of them till he ended up sadly where he deserves - with no one, going no where and seeing no plausible way out of it. I would never wish ill on anyone but there is a sweet justice in seeing an arrogant, sad and vain fool get what he deserves in the end. Stacey Brooks, Atlanta, Georgia