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The Pump (1988): Cast

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The Pump is a 1988 short film directed by T.C. Christensen, starring Wayne Brennan as Man. It runs 8 minutes.

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The Pump (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
T.C. Christensen
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pump About?

The premise of The Pump without spoilers.

An allegorical drama about choice and consequence. In 1947 a driver crosses California, checking a map that warns against leaving main roads without local advice. Lured by a shortcut, he turns, his car overheats and stalls far from help. He abandons the vehicle and walks into the desert seeking a new route, with no hat, water or provisions.

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Cast & crew

The Pump Cast & Characters

Wayne Brennan plays Man in The Pump. Directed by T.C. Christensen.

From the director

More from T.C. Christensen

More films directed by T.C. Christensen, best-rated first: Escape from Germany, Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story, The Fighting Preacher and Love, Kennedy.

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FAQ

The Pump FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Pump?

The Pump runs 8 minutes.

When was The Pump released?

The Pump was released on April 5, 1988.

Who directed The Pump?

The Pump was directed by T.C. Christensen.

More films by T.C. Christensen

Who is in the cast of The Pump?

The Pump stars Wayne Brennan as Man.

Does The Pump have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pump has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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