After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.
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Awards:
- 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Samuel L. Jackson | ... |
Foley
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| Luke Kirby | ... |
Ethan
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| Ruth Negga | ... |
Iris
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| Tom Wilkinson | ... |
Xavier
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| Gil Bellows | ... |
Bartender Bill
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| Aaron Poole | ... |
Jake
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| Tom McCamus | ... |
Deacon
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| Martha Burns | ... |
Gretchen
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| Deborah Kara Unger | ... |
Helena
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| A.C. Peterson | ... |
Miro
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| Rob Archer | ... |
Vernon Hicks
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| Diana Leblanc | ... |
Celia
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| Rufus Crawford | ... |
Construction Foreman
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| Andrew Butcher | ... |
Construction Worker
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| Frank Moore | ... |
Walker
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Brian Stillar | ... |
Mike (Gretchen's Husband)
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Harrison Smith | ... |
Mike (Gretchen's Son)
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Tyler Bruce | ... |
Dean (Gretchen's Son)
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| Chris Gibbs | ... |
Concierge (Ethans's Condo)
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| Jonas Chernick | ... |
Club Manager
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Sergio Buitrago | ... |
Bank Manager
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Stephen Eric McIntyre | ... |
Landlord (uncredited)
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Edwina Renout | ... |
Manicurist (uncredited)
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| Farzad Sadrian | ... |
Cabby (uncredited)
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| Naomi Snieckus | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Weaver | ||
Written by
| Elan Mastai | ... | (screenplay) and |
| David Weaver | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| James Atherton | ... | executive producer |
| Geoffrey Brandt | ... | executive producer |
| Suzanne Cheriton | ... | producer |
| Andras Hamori | ... | producer |
| Mark Horowitz | ... | executive producer |
| Samuel L. Jackson | ... | executive producer |
| Lacia Kornylo | ... | executive producer |
| Elan Mastai | ... | producer |
| Ben Murray | ... | associate producer |
| Mark Musselman | ... | executive producer |
| Jan Pace | ... | executive producer |
| Derek Rappaport | ... | line producer |
| Eli Selden | ... | executive producer |
| David Sparkes | ... | associate producer |
| David Weaver | ... | executive producer |
| Tony Wosk | ... | producer |
Music by
| Todor Kobakov | ||
Cinematography by
| François Dagenais | ||
Editing by
| Geoff Ashenhurst | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Armstrong | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Kevin Downer | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Pietro Gallo | ... | on-line editor |
| Cam McLauchlin | ... | first assistant editor |
| Dave Muscat | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Douglas Wilkinson | ... | post production consultant |
| James Yazbeck | ... | post-production assistant |
Casting By
| Nina Gold | ... | casting director: London |
| Sara Kay | ||
| Jenny Lewis | ||
Production Design by
| Matthew Davies | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Emmink | ||
Set Decoration by
| David Edgar | ||
Costume Design by
| Patrick Antosh | ||
Makeup Department
| Adam Brandy | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Jackson |
| Yasmine Crosdale | ... | assistant hair |
| Stacey Dutrizac | ... | 1st assistant makeup |
| Ryan Reed | ... | hair department head |
| Catherine Viot | ... | makeup department head |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Avrel Fisher | ... | first assistant director |
| Cindy Irwin | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Cindy L. Irwin | ... | trainee assistant director |
| David MacDonald | ... | third assistant director |
| Kerric MacDonald | ... | second unit director |
| Fatima Palhetas | ... | third assistant director |
| Craig Seitz | ... | third assistant director: second unit |
| Ken A. Smith | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Dave Bracken | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jeff Butler | ... | sets buyer |
| Jeffrey Butler | ... | sets buyer |
| Paolo Concepcion | ... | assistant property master |
| Andrew Fraser | ... | lead set dresser |
| Michael Genereux | ... | property master |
| Jason Herriott | ... | key scenic |
| Sam Hudecki | ... | first assistant art: graphics |
| Andrew Kawczynski | ... | on set dresser |
| Kim Maticiw | ... | props buyer |
| Massimo Orlandi | ... | set dresser |
| Hiep Pham | ... | first assistant art director |
| Laird Rayner | ... | set dresser |
| Jim West | ... | construction foreman (as James D. West) |
Sound Department
| Rolando Duque | ... | boom operator |
| John Elliot | ... | foley artist |
| Keith Elliott | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Herwig Gayer | ... | sound mixer |
| Paul Germann | ... | sound effects editor |
| Barry Gilmore | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Lana Marie Hattar | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Avalon McLean-Smits | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Colin McLellan | ... | adr recordist |
| Robert Warchol | ... | sound designer |
| David Yonson | ... | foley mixer |
| Mark Zsifkovits | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Mark Ahee | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Michael W. Hamilton | ... | special effects technician |
| Geoff Hill | ... | special effects key |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Driver | ... | digital compositor |
| Emerson Frota | ... | visual effects artist |
| Sam Javanrouh | ... | visual effects creative director |
| Harout Steve Kahwati | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Paul Moyer | ... | visual effects producer |
| Ferryanto Tantono | ... | junior compositor |
| Helen Thach | ... | visual effects |
| Chris Wallace | ... | digital intermediate colourist |
Stunts
| Nada Abdel-Shahid | ... | stunt performer (as Nada Shahid) |
| Andrew Butcher | ... | stunt performer |
| Randi Lee Butcher | ... | stunt double (as Rand-Lee Butcher) |
| Randy Butcher | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Ousaun Elam | ... | stunt performer |
| Blair Johannes | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Spencer Jones | ... | stunt performer |
| Duncan McLeod | ... | stunt performer |
| Edward A. Queffelec | ... | stunt driver (as Edward Queffelec) |
| Geoff Williams | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sean Burton | ... | electrician |
| Scott Cowan | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jeff DaSilva | ... | second assistant camera (as Jeff Dasilva) |
| Paul Dias | ... | gaffer |
| Alex Dukay | ... | stills photographer |
| Chad Edwards | ... | best boy electric |
| Harper Forbes | ... | key grip |
| Jason Greenslade | ... | grip |
| Norm Hoag | ... | generator operator |
| Joe Kicak | ... | data management technician |
| Sabrina Lantos | ... | stills photographer |
| Dino Laurenza | ... | camera operator |
| Don LeClair | ... | grip (as Don LeClaire) |
| Ben Levine | ... | digital media assistant |
| Jason Luke | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ronald Maltais | ... | electrician |
| Joe McCormack | ... | best boy grip |
| Ryan Prouse | ... | camera trainee |
| Johnny Wersta | ... | dolly grip |
Casting Department
| Donna Dupere | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Askia Won-Ling Jacob | ... | costumer to mr jackson |
| Elizabeth Mastrandrea | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Trish Nicholson | ... | costume assistant |
| Kristen V. O'Reilly | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Erin Samaroo | ... | wardrobe truck supervisor |
Location Management
| Mike Bruce | ... | assistant location manager |
| Jared Burton | ... | location production assistant |
| Fernando DaSilva | ... | location scout |
| Eardley Wilmot | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Amy Fritz | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jill Carter | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ralph Graham | ... | driver |
| Bob Michael | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| George Mirosznik | ... | driver |
| Barry Moyer | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Travis O'Connell | ... | transportation captain |
| Paul Prucha | ... | driver |
| Tim Rivers | ... | driver: cast |
| Dave Rowsell | ... | driver |
| Jeff Steinberg | ... | driver |
| Chris Taylor | ... | head driver |
Additional Crew
| Mark Behar | ... | personal assistant to Mr Jackson |
| Louise Casey | ... | craft server |
| Paul Chodirker | ... | legal services |
| Donald Colafranceschi | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Bonnie Corey | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Taylor Danton | ... | production assistant |
| Andrea Grau | ... | epk |
| Julia Hilliard | ... | producers asssistant |
| Dixie Kesebi | ... | production assistant |
| Ben Levine | ... | production assistant |
| Christine MacDonald | ... | production accountant |
| Volney McFarlin | ... | assistant: Mr Jackson |
| John Nabereznyj | ... | post production supervisor |
| Amina Nathoo | ... | craft server |
| Effy Papadopoulos | ... | production coordinator |
| James Pout | ... | production associate: H2O Motion Pictures |
| Yan Regis | ... | on set medic |
| Craig Seitz | ... | set production assistant |
| Marc E. Spivey | ... | insurance broker |
| Jackie Tiffin | ... | third assistant accountant |
| Karen Tyrell | ... | publicist |
| Nick Vasili | ... | product manager: Revolver Entertainment |
| Timothy Visentin | ... | production assistant |
| Huma Khan | ... | legal post production (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- H2O Motion Pictures
- 2262730 Ontario
- Eggplant Picture & Sound (post production)
- Middle Child Films Inc.
- Quickfire Films
Distributors
- ARD Degeto Film (2012) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2012) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Entertainment One (2012) (Canada) (theatrical)
- IFC Films (2012) (United States) (theatrical)
- Revolver Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Showgate (2012) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Videovision Entertainment (2012) (South Africa) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2012) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Aventi (2013) (France) (DVD)
- BBI Films (2012) (Belgium)
- BBI Films (2013) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- BBI Films (2013) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Film1 (2014) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2012) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2012) (Thailand)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2012) (Vietnam)
- La Aventura (2014) (Spain)
- Out Of The Box Investment (2012) (France)
- Pris Audiovisuais (2012) (Portugal)
- Revolver Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Revolver Entertainment (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Picturecars North (picture vehicle supplier)
- Pinewood Toronto Studios (stages)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After serving twenty-five years in the prison for the murder of his partner Eddy, the grifter Foley is released with the intention to live an honest life. He seeks his probation officer and finds a job in a construction site. But soon Eddy's son Ethan looks for him and offers a swindle to him, but Foley does not accept the proposal. Foley also meets the prostitute Iris and soon they have a relationship. But the Machievelian Ethan has a secret and uses it to blackmail Foley to accept his proposed confidence game to lure a dangerous kingpin. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | You've got to know a secret to tell a secret. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Samaritan was Samuel L. Jackson's character's nickname in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995). See more » |
| Goofs | Near the end of the film, when Iris is shot and needs a blood transfusion, Foley tells the doctor to use his blood because 'it will work.' However, parents are not automatically compatible blood donors to children. They could actually have different blood types which are incompatible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Samuel L. Jackson (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sleazee (Dirtyloud Mix) See more » |
| Quotes |
Iris:
If you keep on doing what you've always done ,you'll keep on being what you've always been, nothing changes unless you make it change, I know what it sounds like but every morning that I wake up I think about what that really means .Nothing Changes Unless You Make It Change. See more » |