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Citizen Duane (2006): Cast & Plot

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Citizen Duane is a 2006 comedy directed by Michael Mabbott, starring Douglas Smith as Duane Balfour, Devon Bostick and Alberta Watson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Citizen Duane (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Michael Mabbott
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Citizen Duane About?

The premise of Citizen Duane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Duane Balfour, a teenage idealist from a family of repeated failures, turns a harmless schoolyard rivalry into a bid for mayor of the tiny town of Ridgeway. To win, he must confront entrenched incumbents, his own insecurities, public skepticism, and a hidden underworld crime family linked to corrupt police who are secretly targeting him.

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Cast & crew

Citizen Duane Cast & Characters

Douglas Smith leads the cast as Duane Balfour, with Devon Bostick as Maurie Balfour and Alberta Watson as Bonnie Balfour. Directed by Michael Mabbott; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Mabbott

More films directed by Michael Mabbott: Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story and The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico.

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Plot

Citizen Duane Plot Summary

What happens in Citizen Duane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Duane Balfour Douglas Smith was born into a family shadowed by misfortune in the prairie town of Ridgeburg. After losing a high school election to his rival Chad Milton Nicholas Carella, he sets his sights on a larger contest: running for mayor against Ridgeburg’s long-serving incumbent, Mayor Milton Alberta Watson. With only one other challenger—a homeless man—the race quickly takes on a personal and stark character, as Duane challenges the status quo with the support of his brother Maurie Devon Bostick and the wary eyes of the town.

Full summary

The whole story of Citizen Duane, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Citizen Duane?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In which prairie town is Citizen Duane set?

Cars

Cars in Citizen Duane

15 cars on screen, including the 2004 Ford E-Series and the 1987 Ford F-Series.

All 15 cars
  • 2004 Ford E-Series in Citizen Duane 2004 Ford E-Series Main role
  • 1987 Ford F-Series in Citizen Duane 1987 Ford F-Series Main role
  • Volvo unknown in Citizen Duane Volvo unknown Main role
  • 2003 Ford Expedition in Citizen Duane 2003 Ford Expedition Important role
Details

Citizen Duane Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Občan Duane” and “Szavazz rám”.

Also known as
  • Občan Duane
  • Szavazz rám
  • Obywatel Duane
  • Гражданин Дуэйн

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FAQ

Citizen Duane FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Citizen Duane, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Citizen Duane?

Citizen Duane runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Citizen Duane released?

Citizen Duane was released on September 8, 2006.

Who directed Citizen Duane?

Citizen Duane was directed by Michael Mabbott.

More films by Michael Mabbott

Who is in the cast of Citizen Duane?

Citizen Duane stars Douglas Smith as Duane Balfour, Devon Bostick as Maurie Balfour and Alberta Watson as Bonnie Balfour, among 30 credited actors.

Does Citizen Duane have a post-credit scene?

No. Citizen Duane has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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