The Cross (2002)

The story of two brothers from a small Floridian coastal fishing town. Ray, the conflicted attorney, is haunted by the memory of his recently deceased brother Paul.

Director:

Gino Cabanas

Writers:

Gino Cabanas, Steve Stavrakis

Stars:

Steve Stavrakis, Sofia Milos, Gino Cabanas

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Stavrakis	...	Ray
Sofia Milos	...	Boss
Gino Cabanas	...	Paul
Megan Blake	...	Sugar
Lonnie Hughes	...	Lawyer (as Lorne Hughes)
Kim Swartz	...	Ron the Investigator
James Martin Kelly	...	Vince
Lee Perkins	...	Gus McQueen (as Lee Perkinson)
Angela Pupello	...	Ray's secretary
Michael A. Xynidis	...	Detective
John Paul Blue	...	Dr. Ciraculo
Jack Brand	...	Bill Gash
Patrick Cherry
Dianna Camacho	...	Girlfriend
Martin Guigui	...	Scooter

Storyline

The Story of Ray, a Personal Injury attorney facing a moral and spiritual crisis. Ray finds himself feeling cursed, trapped, and miserable as a parade of "injured" clients constantly pressure him for their money, most of which is not deserved. He feels he is only an instrument of their greed. The time constraints of his job prevent him from spending time with his family and friends. Ray misses a chance to see his brother Paul before he dies of cancer. As his clients become more frantic and demanding, Ray begins to unravel, Questioning the morality of his profession. He is haunted by the ghost of his deceased brother Paul who guides him toward his salvation.

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stavro

Filming Locations:

Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stavro Productions, Vine Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

My Big Fat Greek Identity Crisis

"The Cross" is a compelling film about a lawyer who finds his profession tearing him further and further from both his family and the spiritual ideals of his youth. The production is handsomely mounted, beautifully photographed and the acting is completely convincing throughout. The film imaginatively mixes the past and the present and the real and the surreal as the personal injury lawyer's life falls apart after the death of his brother. The Greek heritage of the leading characters, and their valued traditions, give the film a strong and fascinating sense of place. My complaints are few. The film feels a little long and the relationships of some of the colorful secondary characters to the lead characters are somewhat ill-defined. However, those are minor quibbles balanced against the whole. This film is definitely worth checking out.