Waterproof (2000)

Burt Reynolds plays an aging jewish owner of a little grocery store, he is the only foreigner in the street: he lives in an African-American neighborhood. Tough and intrepid, he won't sell ... See full summary »

Director:

Barry Berman

Writer:

Barry Berman

Stars:

Whitman Mayo, April Grace, Burt Reynolds

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Whitman Mayo	...	Sugar
April Grace	...	Tyree Battle
Burt Reynolds	...	Eli Zeal
Cordereau Dye	...	Thaniel Battle
Brandon Crawford	...	Gang Kid #1
Ja'net DuBois	...	Viola Battle
Orlando Jones	...	Natty Battle
Anthony Lee	...	'Brother Big' Battle
Lou Criscuolo	...	Garage Manager
Al Wiggins	...	D.C. Detective
Gil Johnson	...	Chris Hardwick
Leland L. Jones	...	Rev. Ferris Grouse (as Leland Jones)
Darrell Harlee	...	Church Piano Player
Joe Inscoe	...	Dr. Austin
Whitney Tucker	...	Tyree, 6 years old

Storyline

Burt Reynolds plays an aging jewish owner of a little grocery store, he is the only foreigner in the street: he lives in an African-American neighborhood. Tough and intrepid, he won't sell out his little store,and he won't give things up...

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Plot Keywords:

christian | church | family relationships | gunshot wound | independent film

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Taglines:

Eli Zeal is about to learn that to err is human... and to forgive divine.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence

Details

Official Sites:

Cloud Ten pictures [ca]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 August 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Toda Prova

Filming Locations:

Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cape Fear Filmworks, Interstate 40 Feature Film Company, Lightmotive

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Paul Newman, 'Jack Lemmon' and Gene Hackman were originally up for the role of Jewish store owner Eli Zeal.

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Quotes

Chris Hardwick: [Speaking to Eli Zeal] There's not many a man who would get shot and then come visit the family responsible.

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Crazy Credits

At the end of the credits, there is a shot of Eli Zeal's Jewish store. On the front window is a sign that says "For Sale"

User Reviews

Wonderful

I disagree with the people here who said the Christian message was too bold. It fit right in with the story; some people in this world really do live their faith and take it seriously. This movie is about real people with real struggles. This is not fluff. The church scenes sent shivers down my spine, and I cried at the end. The soundtrack is beautiful. This is the kind of movie that should be nominated for an Oscar. But of course it's too subtle for the average movie-goer I guess (not violent or sexy enough).