Pressure (2002)

Two traveling med students run for their lives after the local law enforcement wrongfully labels them manic killers.

Director:

Richard Gale

Writers:

Richard Gale (screenplay), Craig Brewer (screenplay),

Stars:

Kerr Smith, Lochlyn Munro, Angela Featherstone

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kerr Smith	...	Steve Hillman
Lochlyn Munro	...	Patrick Fisher
Angela Featherstone	...	Amber
Adrien Dorval	...	Bo Cooper (as Adrian Dorval)
Michelle Harrison	...	Sara Laughlin
Alistair Abell	...	Agent Shepard
John B. Destry	...	Olie Parks (as John Destry)
Michael Kopsa	...	Agent Frank Gruning
Simon Longmore	...	Johnson
David Neale	...	Simms
Nicole Oliver	...	Jodi Marconi
Donnelly Rhodes	...	Sheriff Cooper
Brad Sihvon	...	Norman the Cameraman
Aeja Goldsmith	...	Tracy
Brock Johnson	...	Bartender

Storyline

On their way back from a conference, two medical school friends bump into a college cheerleaders contest in Oregon. Party animal Patrick Fisher insists on going until his buddy concedes to 'one beer', but dutiful Steve Hillman is the one who gets seduced by local Amber. Alas it's a trap; he gets robbed and her lover, Bo Cooper, beats him up and abuses him. Disgusted with himself Bo shoots himself - his father is the local sheriff. He has a terrible corrupt hold over the town and sets the boys up as wanted 'killers'. Only Steve's girlfriend and local paranoid civil rights-obsessed loner Olie Parks will still help them to contact the already suspicious FBI.

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Plot Keywords:

abuse | sheriff | cheerleader | bear trap | sniper | 

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Taglines:

Trapped. Hunted. Innocent.

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 May 2009 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Adrenalina

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Curb Entertainment, Front Street Productions, Front Street Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Patrick Fisher: [screaming with pain]
Steve Hillman: You just have to hold on. Hold on, captain. Hey, hey, come on, stay with me. Buddy, come on, you gotta tell me what hurts. Where's it hurt?
Patrick Fisher: Would you please help me!
Steve Hillman: Where does it hurt?
Patrick Fisher: All in my stomach.
Steve Hillman: Where?
Patrick Fisher: What?
Steve Hillman: Where? Which side?
Patrick Fisher: Here!

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Soundtracks

"Brand New Day"
Performed by Laurie Webb
Written by Laurie Webb and Del Harley
©1999 Curb Congregation Songs (SESAC)/Dixie Stars Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved.
International Copyright Secured.
Used by Permission (p) 1999 Curb Records, Inc.
Courtesy of Curb Records, Inc.

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Breaking Point

The scales of justice weigh heavily as life hangs in the balance, and innocence is blind to the cruelty of man. But once caught in their game, life is twisted into a maze, and no escape breaks the hope to be saved. But to surrender is to die, and to fight could win back freedom. And as the chase continues to bring one man down and to cover the tracks of the guilty, Pressure builds, and life hangs by a thread. And through this heart pounding, captivating story of characters ignited to life through two gifted men do we see humanity pushed to its limit and the struggle to survive. How far would we go for our freedom when the odds are stacked against us, and there is no chance of escape? With spell-binding production and writing are we kept riveted to our seats until the end, and once the ride is over, do we dare take it again?