Bottle Rocket

Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob. The short film that inspired Wes Anderson’s feature debut.

Cast

Owen Wilson

as Dignan

Luke Wilson

as Anthony

Robert Musgrave

as Bob Hanson

Elissa Sommerfield

as Waitress at Diner

Isiah Ellis

as Man on Street

Temple Nash

as Self

Briggs Branning

as Man at Golfs

Reviews

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Great look into the early mind of Anderson, Owen Wilson, and Luke Wilson. Incredible to see the different directions they have gone, yet have still retained the eccentricity that makes this great. Can't wait to watch the feature film....

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