Brutal Season

“The season is long, the summer is brutal.”

7.5(2)20221h 41m

Drama

In 1948, the Trouths are facing no income and the hottest summer on record. When their estranged son inexplicably returns, the apartment is full again - but is it big enough for the gambling, trauma, and substantial life insurance policy that comes in his wake?

Director

Gavin Fields

Budget

$0.1M

Cast

Shuler Hensley

Randy Hawkes

Shelby Grady

Marianne Trouth

Colleen Madden

Gayle Trouth

James Ridge

Louis Trouth

Houston Settle

Junior Trouth

Markwood Fields

Charlie Trouth

Moses Jones

Ivan Barnett

Ole Goode

Officer Lutz

Matt Nassar

Officer Ray

News and articles

Reviews

1 review

screenzealots

3y ago

5.0

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** _This film was screened at Fantastic Fest_ “Brutal Season,” writer / director Gavin Fields‘ homage to “Death of a Salesman,” feels like a stage play that’s been filmed for the screen. More experimental than straightforward, this is a film that’s filled with difficult themes. While it may not be easy to watch, this is a potent drama with solid writ...