The Tavern

Walter Foote's debut film is a witty, charming, and very frightening look at the trials and tribulations two would-be entrepreneurs must endure as they try to turn their recently purchased bar into a success. Cameron Dye stars as Ronnie, a young bartender who jumps at the opportunity when a tavern owner named Kevin, who claims he's moving to Florida, offers to sell him his bar. After scraping together cash from various sources and enlisting the help of his friend Dave, whose spouse (Cho) is immediately skeptical, Ronnie steadies himself to try and get past the first year of business, during which about 90% of new bars close. While Ronnie enjoys the attention he's receiving from one of his female customers, he and Dave are hit by setbacks from cutthroat competitors and some of their more questionable money lenders right form the start, making the two realize that managing a bar is a incredibly difficult and risky venture. Full of smart dialogue and excellent acting, THE TAVERN an wonderfully entertaining film that should be required viewing for anyone entertaining notions of starting their own business. Reviews Los Angeles Times 11/10/2000 "...THE TAVERN ends up considerably more than the warm little movie it appears to be..."Hollywood Reporter 10/24/2000 "...There are individual scenes that resonate with authenticity and poignancy..." Title: The Tavern Category: Dramas Actors: Cameron Dye/ Kevin Geer Directors: Walter Foote UPC: 72091752842 Released: 08 14 2001 Original Release: 1999 Studio: Wellspring Catalog #: FLV5284 Language: EnglishOriginal Rating: Not Rated Format: DVD Color Runtime: 5280 Region: 0