The Guys (2002)

The story of a fire captain who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center and the editor who helps him prepare the eulogies he must deliver.

Director:

Jim Simpson

Writers:

Anne Nelson (play), Anne Nelson (screenplay),

Stars:

Sigourney Weaver, Anthony LaPaglia, Irene Walsh

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Sigourney Weaver	...	Joan
Anthony LaPaglia	...	Nick
Irene Walsh	...	Joan's Sister
Jim Simpson	...	Joan's Husband
Charlotte Simpson	...	Joan's Daughter
Julian Trompeter	...	Joan's Son
Katharine Schreiber	...	Sister's Daughter
Lucas DeBassac	...	Sister's Son
Joshua Ross	...	Sister's Infant
Alfredo Narciso	...	Diner Cashier
Julia Nelson Black	...	Acolyte
David Nelson Black	...	Acolyte
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Bonaventura	...	Tony James
Marcus Collins	...	Brother
Tim Cummings	...	Man on Subway

Storyline

Adapted from a stage play by Anne Nelson, a drama centering on a slice of the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy. Nick, a fire captain, who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center, enlists help from an editor, Joan, to prepare their eulogies. Nick builds a relationship with Joan, who helps him put together the difficult, heartfelt speeches that he must deliver with honor, humor and poise--all the while, navigating his way through his own emotional response.

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Plot Keywords:

eulogy | post september 11 2001 | dance | surprise after end credits | candle | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and brief language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 November 2003 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Our Guys: Fearless and True

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$16,068 (USA) (4 April 2003)

Gross:

$16,068 (USA) (4 April 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ContentFilm, Open City Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sigourney Weaver's real life husband, Jim Simpson, and daughter, Charlotte Simpson, played her character's husband and daughter in the movie. Her husband also directed the movie.

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Quotes

Joan: When was the last time I heard anyone say, "I need a writer"?

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Connections

References Flashdance (1983)

User Reviews

LaPaglia is amazing

I almost never cry at movies, but Anthony LaPaglia had me tearing up all through this movie. I'm not a big fan of soppy platitudes about 9-11, but this movie was very touching. It dismissed a lot of the big-picture stuff in favour of the minutia of people's lives that make them worth knowing about. This is a story about humans, not heroes, which I found refreshing.

Sigourney Weaver is also very good, as usual.

My only complaint is that there were a few instances of repetition in the writing. I'm not sure if that was supposed to be deliberate, as in the character repeating himself out of angst and stress, or if it was bad script editing. I noticed it though because it was jarring, which means if it was supposed to be there, it wasn't handled expertly by the writer. That could have used some polishing.

Other than that, I thought this was a good movie, especially if you're a LaPaglia fan as I am.