Rancid (2004)

Once a promising writer, John Hayson now gets by on the odd writing job. A personal tragedy has left him dispassionate about the world and his work and he lives his life in limbo. In the ... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Ersgard

Writers:

Jesper Ersgård (story), Jesper Ersgård (screenplay),

Stars:

Matthew Settle, Fay Masterson, Currie Graham

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Settle	...	James Hayson
Fay Masterson	...	Monica Klein
Currie Graham	...	Crispin Klein
Patrik Ersgård	...	Andy Fell (as Patrick Ersgard)
Jay Acovone	...	Capt. Peters
Michael Wiseman	...	Det. Kent
Jennifer Jostyn	...	Det. Olsen
Siena Goines	...	Angela Morris
Paul Satterfield	...	Richard Desmond
Pernilla August	...	Ms. Bergquist
Yun Choi	...	Officer Wang
Alex Zonn	...	The Bum
Jarmo Mäkinen	...	Ash
Ola Rapace	...	Bob
Daniela Svensson	...	Lazy Telemarketer

Storyline

Once a promising writer, John Hayson now gets by on the odd writing job. A personal tragedy has left him dispassionate about the world and his work and he lives his life in limbo. In the midst of this existential crisis he attends a high school reunion and meets three old friends; acquaintances he's tried to forget but who now emerge like ominous shadows from his past. Once again, face to face with the love of his life, Hayson tries to right old wrongs and get his life back on track. However, life has other plans, and he realizes that the past is best laid to rest or it might haunt you forever. He soon finds himself embroiled in a nightmarish brew of deceit, passion and murder. Wanted by the police for a heinous killing, he must choose between succumbing to his darkest desires or the light that will renew his faith in himself and his future.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | bickering | struggling writer | helicopter | headset | 

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Taglines:

Do some people deserve to die?

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Country:

Sweden

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2004 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Eglima sti Nea Yorki

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

SEK 40,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sonet Film AB

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min 98 min (DVD) 102 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The hobo had pearly white teeth.

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Quotes

Monica Klein: How's life?
James Hayson: Rancid.

User Reviews

Wow - great film. 5/5

Congratulations to the makers and actors of this film. It was really something else. Every one in a while a thriller comes along that leaves me searching for breath, and this was one of them. One of very few films I can honestly say I enjoyed in every respect.

Action packed, drenched with dark scenes, incredible execution of the plot, sizzling sexual and romantic chemistry between the characters, and a dark undertone of brutal justice.

It wasn't too clichéd for the die-hard thriller-buff, yet also was not too obscure for enjoyment by the average movie-goer.

Recommended.