Small Town Conspiracy (2003)
"Florida City" (original title)

When a young Japanese woman is found murdered outside a small Florida town in December of 1941, hard-drinking police chief John Haleran sets out to unravel the mystery. A trail of cryptic ... See full summary »

Director:

Ralph Clemente

Writers:

Stephen Bowles, Peter A. Zorn Jr.

Stars:

Zen Gesner, Jeannetta Arnette, William Morgan Sheppard

Cast

Credited cast:
Zen Gesner	...	John Haleran
Jeannetta Arnette	...	Donna Jo
William Morgan Sheppard	...	Taylor
James Bates Jr.	...	Andy Creed
Patrick Cherry	...	Tector
Brett Rice	...	Doc DeLibo
Talia Osteen	...	Sarah
Patrick Holland	...	James Wilson
Tom Schuster	...	One-eyed Man (as Thomas Schuster)
George 'The Animal' Steele	...	Tortuga Jack
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Amanda Best	...	Beauty Queen
Grady Allen Bishop	...	Paul Sinclair
Ron Bisson	...	Charlie
Bill Cordell	...	Chester
Tyler Cravens	...	MP Sergeant

Storyline

When a young Japanese woman is found murdered outside a small Florida town in December of 1941, hard-drinking police chief John Haleran sets out to unravel the mystery. A trail of cryptic clues leads him to a nearby U.S. military base, where he learns that what appears to be a simple homicide is actually far more ominous. In fierce pursuit of the truth and unwittingly putting the lives of his loved ones on the line, Haleran soon uncovers a shocking government conspiracy...one that will forever change the course of American history. Based on an enigmatic true story of events leading to the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Plot Keywords:

pearl harbor | military | conspiracy | murder | world war two

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Taglines:

In Pearl Harbor, no one saw it coming. In Florida City, one man did.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | War

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Details

Official Sites:

enunciated productions

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 April 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Small Town Conspiracy

Filming Locations:

Fantasy of Flight - 1400 Broadway Boulevard SE, Polk City, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Treat Yourself Films Inc.

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Unbelievable...in a good way!

I recently saw this movie and I loved it from start to finish. The story, the characters, even the scenery was incredible...why this movie isn't a #1 box office hit is beyond me. I do not want to give anything away, but I highly recommend, even insist, that everyone see this movie. It makes one think about history and current events in a totally different light. The budget for this film was $750 000, but it looks more like a $90 million picture, missing only the CGI and big name actor to sell it to the masses.

Zen Gesner (playing the lead role of John Haleran) was flawless. In fact, all of the characters are so realistic you feel like you know them by the end of the movie, and remember them long after the credits roll.

Director Ralph Clemente has told an amazing story and successfully takes viewers to another time in America.

I often feel cheated when I see movies at the local theater, but if Florida City were playing, I'd pay double.