The Garage is a 2006 American independent film written and directed by Carl Thibault.
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Plot
In the late 1970s, Matt works as a mechanic at his father's garage but dreams of leaving his small-town life for greater ambitions. But strong feelings for a new girlfriend and deep family ties may prevent Matt's ultimate escape, despite pressure from best friend Schultz to take off immediately.
Cast
Gabriel Marantz as Matt / Matthew Ruppert
Corby Griesenbeck as Schultz / Mark Johnson
Tania Raymonde as Bonnie Jean / B.J.
Xander Berkeley as "Doc" Ruppert
Martin Donovan as Adult Matt
Robert Knott as Mr. Johnson
Marilyn Dodds Frank as Mrs. Ruppert
Travis Howard as The Hippie
James Intveld as Mike Binelli
Rusty Kelley as John Ruppert
Devin Brochu as Boy / Adult Matt's Son
Derek Alvarado as Kevin / The Jock
Jeff Gibbs as Hanatow
Evan Miller as Dan
Adam Powell as "Jigger"
Curtis Wayne as Cousin Eddie
David Blackwell as The Bartender
Christopher Dimock as Punjab / Jimmy
Edward Crawford as Jerk At Bar
Sam Woodson as "Link"
Brady Coleman as Tony (scenes deleted)
James Thomas Gilbert as Biker Thug (credited as James Gilbert)
Joshua J. Smith as Ronnie / Guy In Muscle Car
Carl Thibault as Pelletier / Local Cop
Production
The film was shot from October 18, 2004 to October 10, 2005 in Lockhart, Martindale, Red Rock, Richland and Uhland, Texas and Los Angeles, California.
Critical reception
It was shown at over 85 film festivals, where it won 20 awards, including the Slate Award for Best Director and Best Picture at the California Independent Film Festival.