The Cost (2009)

A young black man runs through the streets of the city, frantic about something only he knows. 30 MINUTES EARLIER. A man in a hotel room loads black, metallic items into a duffel bag. ... See full summary »

Director:

Mike Hamill

Writers:

Mike Hamill, John C. Hoffler Jr.

Stars:

Zack Austin, Paul Boffano, Hakim Callender

Cast

Credited cast:
Zack Austin	...	Security Guard
Paul Boffano	...	Reporter
Hakim Callender	...	Bodyguard 2
Camille Coladonato	...	Reporter
Michelle Coutinho	...	Nhaila Erigala (as Michelle Countinlo)
Antonio Doctor	...	Cameraman
Russ Forga	...	Reporter
L.J. Grillo	...	Reporter (as Louie Grillo)
Bruce O'Harrow	...	Chisulo Omoneju
Sean O'Neal	...	Bagman
Rusty Riegert	...	Jackal
Roberto Rivera	...	Bodyguard 1
Disco San Andreas	...	Kurt Robertson
Stevie Sculthorpe	...	Economic Hitman
Omar Williams	...	Maimbe Omoneju

Storyline

A young black man runs through the streets of the city, frantic about something only he knows. 30 MINUTES EARLIER. A man in a hotel room loads black, metallic items into a duffel bag. Chisulo, the young black man, studies in a coffee shop. The TV plays a broadcast concerning his Brother's visit with local U.S. officials to discuss the economic exploitation of his country. Two suits enter. One, wearing a gold insignia, approaches and sits with Chisulo. They talk. He surprises Chisulo by revealing he knows his brother, the Prime Minister of Nagala. Things heat up as Chisulo realizes the man's been involved in manipulating his brother and exploiting his country. Meanwhile, the man from the hotel room arrives in a cab near the coffee shop where Chisulo is. He makes his way up the street with his duffel bag, and down an alley into a door. Chisulo continues his discussion, as the man with the bag approaches another door. As Chisulo's argument escalates, a door in his periphery startles him ...

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Plot Keywords:

political thriller

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 December 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Orlando, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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