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.

---

Plot Keywords:

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

---

Genres:

Drama

---

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.

---

Quotes

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

---

Connections

References Flashdance (1983)

User Reviews

Gripping Stage Drama turned into convincing movie

There would definitely be certain ways to "celebrate" the heroism of the firemen of the NY fire department in the events of 9/11. However, this is not the approach this film has chosen, it is merely a stage drama transferred to movies with very subtle means, certainly resting on dialog between Weaver as a supporting journalist and La Paglia, a fire commander literally fighting for words to tell the unspeakable for the eulogies of his men lost in WTC. This is by all means well told, just letting in a little "air" of movie means by showing video of what is told, opening the angles of events for the viewer, but never going to real action. This fits well and makes this movie a highly recommendable piece of work, worth to be watched and discussed about. I have trouble understanding, how an average of only 6.3 could be reached so far. This is definitely 8/10.