Few Options (2011)

When a convicted drug smuggler leaves prison after 22 years for one youthful mistake, he just wants to start over and obey the law. But, unable to find work, he's forced to take a ... See full summary »

Director:

George A. Pappy Jr.

Writer:

George A. Pappy Jr. (original screenplay)

Stars:

Kenny Johnson, Erin Daniels, David Marciano

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kenny Johnson	...	Frank Connor
Erin Daniels	...	Helen
David Marciano	...	Russ
Brad Dourif	...	Chris Pendler
Christian Stokes	...	Mike Colton
Rainn Wilson	...	Cousin Don
Cindy Baer	...	Jillian
Michael Sheen	...	Florist
Laura San Giacomo	...	Bus Ticket Agent
Dayton Callie	...	Warden Winslow
Mary Lou Secor	...	Martha Connor
Matt Mercer	...	Cell Phone Guy
Ron E. Dickinson	...	Cook
Pete Lockwood	...	Man in Office
Mandy Amano	...	Chrissie

Storyline

When a convicted drug smuggler leaves prison after 22 years for one youthful mistake, he just wants to start over and obey the law. But, unable to find work, he's forced to take a supposedly legitimate job with his old crime partners. And they have big plans for their newest employee.

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Plot Keywords:

drugs | prison | prisoner | prison sentence

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Taglines:

Meet Frank Connor: After 22 years in prison and 2 days out, he's got few options...

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 July 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Few Options, All Bad

Filming Locations:

Simi Valley, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kingswood Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Chris tells Frank that the .22-caliber revolver Frank will use for an assassination doesn't require a silencer, apparently in the belief that such a pistol is inherently quiet. But a .22 revolver emits a noticeable report; if noise suppression was a concern, the gun should have been equipped with a silencer.

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Soundtracks

"Stiff Little Fingers"
Performed by Fidelity Hall
Written by Gene Schriver and Darren Grizwold
Published by Pint Publishing

User Reviews

Gritty and real. Strong story with an unexpected ending.

Loved the script and the directing. Strong cast, strong story. The story deals with confronting issues of character that many wish to sweep under the rug or are unwilling to toil with. One is forced to look within and question what their own choices might be given the rescue of a family member betrayed. Where does the fault lie? Cornered and out or resources, you would often not reconcile such a choice unless confronting with making one as is the case here. The acting is very believable and the cast is well chosen. I never left the story, felt fully entrenched within it. Definitely a ride worth taking and worth recommending. A testament of the talent of an ensemble cast and crew.