The Maker (1997)

Josh is a high school guy who lives with adoptive parents and is involved in little crimes with his friends (including young lesbian Bella). Suddenly his elder brother Walter comes out of ... See full summary »

Director:

Tim Hunter

Writer:

Rand Ravich

Stars:

Matthew Modine, Mary-Louise Parker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Modine	...	Walter Schmeiss
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Officer Emily Peck
Jonathan Rhys Meyers	...	Josh Minnell
Fairuza Balk	...	Bella Sotto
Michael Madsen	...	Skarney
Jesse Borrego	...	Felice A. Beato
Kate McGregor-Stewart	...	Mother Minnell
Lawrence Pressman	...	Father Minnell
Jeff Kober	...	Rubicon Beziqui
Matthew David James	...	Ike
Marc Worden	...	Simon
Joel McKinnon Miller	...	Customs Officer
Robert Gossett	...	Partner
Kimberly Wallis	...	Saleswoman
Kate Murtagh	...	Large Matron

Storyline

Josh is a high school guy who lives with adoptive parents and is involved in little crimes with his friends (including young lesbian Bella). Suddenly his elder brother Walter comes out of the blue (he left home 10 years ago when he was 18 and was never heard during these years). After that Walter starts to involve Josh in various new criminal activities, including robbery.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian | brother | moving van | heart transplant | car chase | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Macher

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Demitri Samaha Productions, Mad Chance, Millennium Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Walter: That's the thing about travel. It's always nice to come home.

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Connections

References Death Race 2000 (1975)

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Soundtracks

"CONNECT THE DOTS"
Performed by Fitz of Depression
Written by Mikey Dees, Craig Becker, Brian Sparhawk
Courtesy of K Records

User Reviews

"I'll wear dark sunglasses, You'll wear a big hat.."

I ordered a very cheap copy of this movie from eBay. The DVD doesn't look very attractive - I had to forgot about the cover and start to watch.

Josh (played by my favourite Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is an American teenager growing up in the 90's - he hangs out with friends, has crush on a pretty cop and occasionally succumbs to booze. When he turns 18, his older long-lost brother (Matthew Modine) re- appears. He wants Josh to help him with some business, but it turns out it's a dirty game. The one who lies, who plays the trick, is "The Maker" and gets most of the money.

The terribly young Meyers managed his first leading role very well. Only one week had he to learn speak American English and hide his native Irish accent and he obviously succeeded. Modine plays the sneaky older brother trustfully.

Resumé? This not much known 90's American thriller IS worth watching. And now come on, it's time for The Maker to play his final trick...