Botched (I) (2007)

During a heist in Russia, a professional thief finds himself dealing with serial killers, insane hostages, double-crossing psycho Russian hardmen and the real possibility of a horrible death.

Director:

Kit Ryan

Writers:

Raymond Friel, Derek Boyle,

Stars:

David Heap, Alan Smyth, Stephen Dorff

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Heap	...	Auctioneer
Alan Smyth	...	Hugo
Stephen Dorff	...	Ritchie
Sean Pertwee	...	Mr. Groznyi
Igor Chistol	...	Thug 1
Greg Jeloudov	...	Thug 2
Jamie Foreman	...	Peter
Russell Smith	...	Yuri
Bronagh Gallagher	...	Sonya
Norma Sheahan	...	Helena
Gene Rooney	...	Katerina
Jaime Murray	...	Anna
Hugh O'Conor	...	Dmitry
Geoff Bell	...	Boris
Zak Maguire	...	Alex

Storyline

Ritchie Donovan is a professional thief whose luck has just run out. The only survivor from a heist that goes terribly wrong, Ritchie is forced to take the rap and is sent to Russia to steal a priceless antique cross locked in a safe on the penthouse floor of a Moscow skyscraper. Things start badly and go rapidly downhill when, during the robbery, Ritchie and his Russian accomplices are forced to take hostages because they are trapped by the police on the unused 13th floor.

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Plot Keywords:

hostage | russian | heist | diamond | russia | 

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Taglines:

And you thought you were unlucky?

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Horror | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Germany Ireland UK USA

Language:

English Russian

Release Date:

18 April 2008 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

13

Filming Locations:

Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

ApolloProMovie & Co. 1. Filmproduktion, Arcade Films, Barraboy Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 91 min (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Hugh O'Conor is credited correctly in the opening titles but as Hugh O'Connor in the closing titles.

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Quotes

Yuri: And the Almighty can do anything?
Sonya: Yes, the Almighty is all powerful.
Yuri: And he can't die?
Sonya: Yes, Yuri. The Almighty is immortal.
Yuri: So that means that he can't kill himself? Because if he can't kill himself, then that means he's not all powerful, doesn't it?
Sonya: Hum... Why don't we go and ask him?

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Crazy Credits

No animals or humans were hurt in the production of this movie with the exception of Ken Tuohy, one of the producers, who's feelings were slightly hurt on one occasion.

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Soundtracks

"What's Your Name"
Written by Mark Barrot
Performed by Future Loop Foundation
Published by Kaleidoscope Music/Notting Hill Music

User Reviews

Gory Black comedy! Certainly not for everyone!

Expecting a different take on a heist gone wrong I never imagined this would be the result! Very few people realize that it is very hard to do comedy. And a comedy that is dark like this one is even harder to do. But because of the actors and the gore fest it works. Bronagh Gallagher (as Sonya) is marvelous evil. And Geoff Bell (as Boris) gives a good parody on the "perfect" Russian soldier. I must admit that at first I thought that the phony Russian accents were too much. But soon when I realized which direction the movie was going I understood why they used these accents. Everything supposed to be over the top,including the acting! If you don't get that than you won't like this movie. But if you do you will have a blast!