The Grotto
Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Release date | October 7, 2022 (Heartland International Film Festival, premiere) April 29, 2023 (Julien Dubuque International Film Festival) October 18, 2024 (limited) |
| Running time | 1hr 36min |
| Starring | Larry Sullivan Betsy Brandt Susan Sullivan Kevin Chamberlin Caroline Aaron |
| Directed by | Joanna Gleason |
| Written by | Joanna Gleason |
| Produced by | Sean Akers Tim Kirkman Todd Shotz Laure Sudreau Kelly Woyan |
| Cinematography by | Gabe Mayhan |
| Edited by | Julian Bridges Bruce Green |
| Music by | Steven Argila |
| Casting by | Libby Goldstein Junie Lowry-Johnson Josh Ropiequet |
| Production Design by | Zach Bangma |
| Art Direction by | Tyler Pearson |
| Costume Design by | Alison Carlos |
| Production Company | Ouroboros Entertainment 18 High Street Films Safier Entertainment T42 Entertainment |
| Distributor | Nova Vento Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
- Larry Sullivan as Nick King
- Betsy Brandt as Alice Kendall
- Susan Sullivan as Lila Kendall
- Kevin Chamberlin as Red Fleisher
- Caroline Aaron as Vera King
- Michael Nouri as Bert King
- Louie Mendez as Luis Perez
- Lindsay Mendez as Carmelita
- Miguel Sandoval as Richie
- Amy Aquino as Arnel Platte
- Dan Bucatinsky as Kip Gorman
- Jon Klaft as Joel
- Julia Roth as Rebecca
- Eric Staves as Mike the Plumber
- Vince Swann as Chuck
- Amanda Ripley as Rosie
- Steve Kazee as Gideon James
- Jonathan Del Arco as Victor Burroughs
- Carly Sakolove as Mrs. Norman Maine
- Jorge-Luis Pallo as Oscar
- Stephanie Hunt as Bonnie / Concepcion
- DonnaKelli Barnett as Bar Patron
- Doug Friedman as Bonnie’s Family
- Dylan J. Locke as Local Bar Patron
- Ianthe Marini as Local Bar Patron
- Billy Minshall as Bar Local
- David Moskowitz as Local Bar Patron
- Jocelyn Romero as Bonnie’s Relative
- Becka Rose as Local Bar Patron
- Robin S. Roth as Bonnie’s Relative
- Heather Schlitt as Sharon
- Heidi Schlitt as Jojo
- Mark Wind as Gay Couple
Storyline:
When her fiance dies unexpectedly and she loses her job, 40-something music manager Alice Kendall inherits half ownership of The Grotto, a struggling nightclub in the California desert where she discovers eccentric performers and a heartbreaking secret.