Strings (I) (2011)

In the wake of his daughter's death, a troubled musician seeks out an experimental therapist to turn his life around. When the therapist calls for him to leave everything behind and take on... See full summary »

Directors:

Mark Dennis, Ben Foster

Writer:

Mark Dennis

Stars:

Billy Harvey, Elle LaMont, Chris Potter

8 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Billy Harvey	...	Billy / Jimmy
Elle LaMont	...	Chavine
Chris Potter	...	Jimmy
Karl Anderson	...	Karl / Cleveland Trombone
Jack Lee	...	Jack
Olivia Draguicevich	...	Lilly
Daniel Dasent	...	Desky
Phillip Yeager	...	Rex Roth
Gary Chason	...	Ray
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joe Azzato	...	Surgeon
Diane Bernard	...	Cynthia
Cheryl Bliss	...	The Red
Tony Bottorff	...	Softee
Eryn Buchanan	...	Child 1
Kelsey Buchanan	...	Child 2

Storyline

In the wake of his daughter's death, a troubled musician seeks out an experimental therapist to turn his life around. When the therapist calls for him to leave everything behind and take on a new identity, the musician realizes his new life isn't what it seems and his therapist is using patients to commit vigilante crimes. After eight years as a criminal, he sneaks back to visit the life he left behind.

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Plot Keywords:

vigilante | daughter | new identity | name change | love | 

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Taglines:

job. friends. home. family. identity.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 June 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$650,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pad Thai Pictures, Fosterfilm Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (5.1 surround) Soundelux

Color:

Color Color (HD)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The train station scene was shot in 5 different locations over the course of two years due to actors conflicting schedules. Despite being featured in a reverse shot facing Chris Potter, actor Karl Anderson can be seen in the background over Potter's shoulder.

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Quotes

Jack: You always want to leave things better than you found them. The trick is to know when to walk away.

User Reviews

Amazing

I have seen this movie twice with different people and all of us were mesmerized both times. I am always amazed at what comes from writer's minds, but this was an especially interesting idea and it really did make me thinks about the Strings in my life. I can't wait until it is in Theaters across the country. Billy Harvey reminded me of that old line "don't just act, stand there". He conveyed volumes with a look. Very impressive for a newcomer. I, too, would give this movie a Best Ensemble award. I wanted each and every one of them to win their particular fight. I also loved the music, particularly Billy's theme song. It was haunting. I was delighted when he won the award for Best Song. This is a very talented group of actors and I am hoping they get the recognition they deserve.