Solitaire


Solitaire
Set in 1998, Solitaire follows the story of four young men growing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Without good role models in their lives, they turn to a life of petty crime, stealing video tapes. Eventually they are tricked into stealing a box of signed TITANIC tapes, but discover that it contains $250,000 worth of heroin. Bad turns to worse, and one of the boys is arrested. Protagonist Ritchie finally comes to terms with the loss of his father, and finally makes the right choices about what to do with his life.

❝I enjoyed working with Christian again, after a long hiatus since EXTRA CREDIT (2004). I really liked the feel of this film. The interplay between the young stars seemed very real to me. This movie called out for a street-hip score with a throaty saxophone, and some urban rythms, and I had a great time creating them. The premiere in Providence was a great evening, and I hope that this film goes places.❞

Score cues



Solitaire 1 - main theme >
Solitaire 2 - sad story
Solitaire 3 - movements
Solitaire 4 - solitaire street
Solitaire 5 - free association

Cast


Nicholas Jandl, as RICHE
Marilyn Chambers, as THE COP
Alex Fraioli, as BLONDY
Julia Fraioli, as RUBY
Kenny Harris, as JOEY
James Margelony, as ROGER
Short Sleeve Sampson, as MORRIS
Anthony Goes, as SMOG
Richard DeAgazio, as SCARY DUDE
David Kane, as RADIO ANNOUNCER
Coleen Galvin, as THE WAITRESS
RAND ALLEN SABATINI, as ROGER’S DAD
TONY LEPORE, as HIMSELF

Nick Albanese, as the GUITAR PLAYER

Crew


Victor Franko (Frank Dagostino), Writer and Director
Christian De Rezendes, Cinematographer and Editor
Grant Maloy Smith, Composer of original score, and sound design
Vin Fraioli, Co-Producer
Rand Allen Sabatini, Co-Producer
James Friedman, Art design
Greg Chopoorian, Animator
Tim Labonte, Production assistant