Civic Duty (2006)

Director:

Jeff Renfroe

Writer:

Andrew Joiner (written by)

Release Date:

11 September 2008 (Brazil)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

The War On Terror Just Came Home

Plot:

An American accountant bombarded with cable news and the media's obsession with terrorist plots in the post 9-11 world, receives a jolt when an unattached Islamic graduate student moves in next door.

Plot Keywords:

Neighbor | Paranoia | Accountant | FBI Agent | Suspicion

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Peter Krause	...	Terry Allen
Kari Matchett	...	Marla Allen
Richard Schiff	...	FBI Agent Tom Hilary
Khaled Abol Naga	...	Gabe Hassan
Ian Tracey	...	Lieutenant Randall Lloyd
Vanesa Tomasino	...	Bank Teller
Laurie Murdoch	...	Loan Officer
Michael Roberds	...	Post Office Clerk
Agam Darshi	...	Nurse
Mark Brandon	...	Night Anchor Bret Anderson
Brenda Crichlow	...	Day Anchor Tricia Wise (as Brenda M. Crichlow)
Val Cole	...	Morning Anchor Susan Harwood
Mark Docherty	...	News Reporter Chad Winslow
Michael St. John Smith	...	Legal Analyst
P. Lynn Johnson	...	Govenor Bradley
Bruno Verdoni	...	Police Officer
Benita Ha	...	On Scene News Reporter #2
Allan Duncan	...	Golf Announcer
Brian Carey	...	Radio Announcer
Judy de Angelis	...	Radio Announcer (as Judy DeAngelis)
Jessica Wachsman	...	Computerized Email Voice
Cheryl Uphill	...	Human Resources Phone Operator
Ed Redman	...	Sniper
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Osama bin Laden	...	Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
George W. Bush	...	Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

Directed by
Jeff Renfroe

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Andrew Joiner		written by

Produced by
David Boim	....	executive producer
Kelly Duncan-Joiner	....	co-producer (as Kelly Duncan)
Andrew Joiner	....	producer
Peter Krause	....	producer
Andrew Lanter	....	producer
Tina Pehme	....	producer
Kim Roberts	....	producer
Eli Rothman	....	executive producer (as Elisha Rothman)
Vic Sarin	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Terry Huud
Eli Krantzberg

Cinematography by
Dylan MacLeod		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Erik Hammarberg
Jeff Renfroe

Casting by
Lynne Carrow

Production Design by
Rick Willoughby

Art Direction by
Tyler Jones

Set Decoration by
Dina Holmes

Costume Design by
Angelina Kekich

Makeup Department
Maria Gleeson	....	hair stylist
Valentina Guerin	....	special makeup effects artist
John L. Healy	....	special makeup effects artist (as John Healy)
Tricia Winslow	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Mel Weisbaum	....	unit manager
Nancy Welsh	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Stacy Fish	....	first assistant director
Paul Garrison	....	third assistant director
Julie Hemmerling	....	second assistant director
Shawn Patrick Murphy	....	trainee assistant director

Art Department
Karie Adkens	....	property master
Natasha Muir	....	paint coordinator

Sound Department
Gashtaseb Ariana	....	sound designer
Scott Benson	....	foley editor
Scott Benson	....	foley mixer
Paul Novokshonoff	....	boom operator
Steve Szeto	....	foley artist
Steven Weakes	....	sound mixer

Special Effects by
Allen Benjamin	....	special effects coordinator
Brant McIlroy	....	special effects

Visual Effects by
Gregory Creaser	....	senior colourist
Madeleine Shane	....	visual effects artist

Stunts
Jim Dunn	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Dave Ashcroft	....	camera loader
Brett Bird	....	best boy electric
Ryan Cox	....	dolly grip
Ryan Cox	....	key grip
Todd Harris	....	camera operator: "b" camera
Todd Kristianson	....	lamp operator
Marty Naucler	....	first assistant camera: "a" camera
Graham Rapsey	....	dolly grip
Graham Rapsey	....	grip
David Ray	....	camera operator: "c" camera
Dylan Akio Smith	....	gaffer
Jay Smith	....	best boy
John Spasoff	....	daily grip
Jeremy Spofford	....	second assistant camera: "a" camera
Julie Tanas	....	lamp operator
Gordon Verheul	....	Steadicam operator
Devon Villard	....	grip
Katie Yu	....	still photographer

Casting Department
Lynette Therrien	....	casting assistant
Natasha Tony	....	extras casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Christina Barry	....	costume truck supervisor
Marie Hock	....	assistant costume designer
Constance Moerman	....	costume supervisor: visual effects unit

Editorial Department
Erik Hammarberg	....	additional editor
Matt O'Mahoney	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Bodi	....	composer: additional music
Bodi	....	music supervisor
Terry Huud	....	additional composer
Terry Huud	....	music supervisor
Jason Nyberg	....	composer: additional music (uncredited)

Transportation Department
James Stewart	....	transportation captain

Other crew
Jessika Chabot	....	set supervisor
Derek Harding	....	day call lamp operator
Mike Helms	....	location manager
Blaine G. Houserman	....	production accountant
Marten Kayle	....	production assistant
Lindsay Moffat	....	assistant accountant
Shirley Mrus	....	craft service
Shirley Mrus	....	first aid
Virginia Prasad	....	bookkeeper
Graham Rapsey	....	assistant to director
Steve Sangster	....	location manager (as Stephen Sangster)
Andrea Sunderland	....	production coordinator
Susan Trovao	....	assistant to producer
Robyn Wiener	....	unit coordinator
Christena Zatylny	....	first assistant production coordinator

Thanks
Carolyn Allain	....	special thanks
Josh Charles	....	special thanks
Greg Crowder	....	very special thanks
Andrew Rigrod	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Civic Duty Productions
• Intandem Films
• Landslide Pictures
• Sepia Films

Distributors

• Transmedia International Releasing (2007) (UK) (all media)
• Freestyle Releasing (2007) (USA) (theatrical)
• Christal Films (2006) (Canada) (all media)
• Falcon Films (2007) (Lebanon) (all media) (Middle East)
• I-On New Media (2011) (Germany) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  dollies
• Shaman Digital Media  post-production facilities

Also Known As:

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some threatening situations

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

UK | USA | Canada

Language:

English | Arabic

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Singapore:M18 | UK:15 | Finland:K-13 (DVD rating) | Australia:M | Portugal:M/12 | Germany:16

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Civic Duty Productions

Trivia:

The cast has strong ties to Aaron Sorkin's television projects: Peter Krause starred as anchor Casey McCall in _"Sports Night" (1998)_, Richard Schiff was communications director Toby Ziegler on _"The West Wing" (1999)_, and Kari Matchett did a five-episode run on _"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006)_ as attorney Mary Tate.

Goofs:

Continuity: Right before Allen hits "the terrorist" in the head with the pistol in the alley, "the terrorist" does not have his mouth covered, but after he has been hit, his mouth is covered again.

Quotes:

Bank Teller:Did you know sir, in the future you can also use the ATM machine just outside the front doors and avoid the waiting in line for a teller?
Terry Allen:Yes I did, thank you.
Bank Teller:I love our customers prefer that option actually.
Terry Allen:Really? Do you know what ATM stands for ? Automatic Teller Machine. So when you say ATM machine, what you're actually saying is automatic teller machine machine. Now either you're just being ignorantly redundant or you really want to emphasize that machine part...

Wow-whens it coming out?!

Wow- I saw this at Tribeca and I thought it was awesome. I am NOT a Peter Krause fan going in but I am NOW. He was amazing. If your looking for a super taut thriller and edge of your seat viewing this film is for you. I won't ruin any of it but suffice it to say that all is not as it seems. I'm now looking for everything and anything by this talented director! And the music! Wow-I did a search on Amazon and came up nothing. Eli Krantzenberg's score is simply astonishing. What a main theme. I wished I can hear it again. If anyone knows when this is available on DVD I'd sure like to know. Richard Shiff has to really steal the day though for performances. He is rock solid and totally believable. That had to be a tough role because it could go in so many directions. And Khaled Abol Naga is great. He plays his character just right so that you never really know what he's thinking or what he's up to. These films are hard to do right since it is a delicate balance with character paranoia. And what I loved MOST and this is sadly lacking from films today is a film where something is left to the audience. Instead of being spoon fed every plot this one leaves some of it in our hands. Definitely NOT 'chewing gum for the mind'. A nice departure from your usual Hollywood formula!