From the acclaimed director of MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO, ELEPHANT and LAST DAYS.
When Alex, a 16-year-old skater, plucks up the courage to go to Paranoid Park - Portland's most challenging and infamous urban skateboard destination - he didn't expect his night to end with the death of a railway security guard.
Deciding to say nothing about the incident, Alex does all he can to lead a normal life, but is troubled by a crushing burden of guilt which impacts on his relationship with one of his school's most sought after girls and his relationship with his parents. Soon, he finds he needs to tell somebody his secret, but with the police closing in his choice of confidant could mean the difference between being caught and being free.
Stylishly shot by internationally acclaimed cinematographer Chris Doyle (In the Mood for Love) and featuring a brilliant lead performance by newcomer Gabe Nevins, Paranoid Park is Gus Van Sant's most extraordinary and visually arresting film to date.
| Gabe Nevins | Alex |
| Daniel Liu | Detective Richard Lu |
| Jake Miller | Jared |
| Taylor Momsen | Jennifer |
| Lauren McKinney | Macy |
| Scott Patrick Green | Scratch |
| John Michael Burrowes | Security Guard |
| Grace Carter | Alex's Mom |
| Jay 'Smay' Williamson | Alex's Dad |
| Christopher Doyle | Uncle Tommy |
| Dillon Hines | Henry |
| Emma Nevins | Paisley |
| Brad Peterson | Jolt |
| Winfield Jackson | Christian |
| Joe Schweitzer | Paul |
| Oliver Garnier | Cal |
| Mubarak Ra'oof | Ryan |
| Eric Anderson | Other Kid #1 |
| Jeremy Anderson | Other Kid #2 |
| Addison Owen | Another Kid #1 |
| Richard Miller | Detective #2 |
| Emily Galash | Rachel |
| Esther Vaca | Elizabeth Goulet |
| Jordy Weimer | Elizabeth's Friend |
| Andres Alcala | Police Officer |
| Paul Dolbey | Police Officer #2 |
| Susan Ploetz | Ms. Adams |
| M. Blash | Teacher |
| John Pearson-Denning | Science Teacher |
| Chester Stallings | Skate Shop Employee |
| Nick Culbertson | Cafeteria Kid |
| Ken Boddie | News Anchor |
| Amanda Winkler | Cafe Girl |
| Ben Burrowes | Waiter |
| Chrissy Conant | Phone Operator Voice |
| Sage Bolyard | |
| Chuck Willis | |
| Danny Minnick | |
| Francisco Kico Pedrasa | |
| Tanner Kewley | |
| Adam Kiedrowski | |
| Bodhi Briggs | |
| Tristan Brillanceau-Lewis | |
| Kyle Davis | |
| Michael Davis | |
| Spencer Crimin | |
| LeShaun Williams | |
| Spencer Brillanceau-Lewis | |
| Diya Ra'oof | |
| Elbert Garner | |
| Kevin Nickoloff | |
| Rick Charnoski | |
| Rain Kathy Li | Director of Photography |
| Gus Van Sant | Film Editor |
| Leslie Shatz | Sound Designer |
| Felix Andrew | production sound mixer |
| Vincent Cosson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Chapin Simpson | Costume Designer |
| David Atherton | Make-up Effects |
