Caught (1996)

Joe and Betty run a fish market and have sunk into a comfortable, if somewhat boring life. Enter the drifter Nick, who takes a job in the store and a place in their home. He proceeds to ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert M. Young

Writers:

Edward Pomerantz (novel), Edward Pomerantz (screenplay)

Stars:

Edward James Olmos, Maria Conchita Alonso, Arie Verveen

4 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Edward James Olmos	...	Joe
Maria Conchita Alonso	...	Betty
Arie Verveen	...	Nick
Bitty Schram	...	Amy
Steven Schub	...	Danny
Shawn Elliott	...	Santiago
Bernie Abbot	...	Peter #1
Tommy Abbot	...	Peter #2
Sandra Kazan	...	Bag Lady
Edward Pomerantz	...	Man in Window
Joe D'Onofrio	...	Crack Dealing Kid (as Joseph D'Onofrio)
Angela Ali	...	Cop #1
Gregory Lichtenson	...	Cop #2
Dominick Oliveri	...	Fish Dealer
Antonio Oliveri	...	Big John

Storyline

Joe and Betty run a fish market and have sunk into a comfortable, if somewhat boring life. Enter the drifter Nick, who takes a job in the store and a place in their home. He proceeds to awaken Joe's hope in the future as well as Betty's sexual passions. Until their son Danny returns home and notices the changes...

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Plot Keywords:

fish | fish market | drifter | adultery | sex standing up | 

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality and language, and for some violence and drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 January 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Atrapados

Filming Locations:

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$34,411 (USA) (27 September 1996)

Gross:

$204,189 (USA) (25 October 1996)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinehaus, Circle Films, DuArt

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Nick: [narration over fish caught in net] It's amazing the way you get into things.

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Connections

References On the Waterfront (1954)

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Soundtracks

"1,2,3"
Written by Art Wood, Ken Rareck and Bates
Performed by The Acid Jazz Ensemble
Courtesy of Acid Jazz Records USA

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I loved this film because it was absolutely real and totally believable. The character development was awesome and the tensions between the characters could be cut with a knife (sorry, you'll see why!). An emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Don't miss this one.