The Samaritan (I) (2012)

After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

Director:

David Weaver

Writers:

Elan Mastai (screenplay), David Weaver (screenplay)

Stars:

Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Foley
Luke Kirby	...	Ethan
Ruth Negga	...	Iris
Alan C. Peterson	...	Miro (as A.C. Peterson)
Gil Bellows	...	Bartender Bill
Aaron Poole	...	Jake
Tom McCamus	...	Deacon
Martha Burns	...	Gretchen
Deborah Kara Unger	...	Helena
Tom Wilkinson	...	Xavier
Rob Archer	...	Vernon Hicks
Diana Leblanc	...	Celia
Rufus Crawford	...	Construction Foreman
Andrew Butcher	...	Construction Worker
Frank Moore	...	Walker

Storyline

After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

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Plot Keywords:

prison | grifter | blackmail | incest | revenge | 

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Taglines:

You've got to know a secret to tell a secret.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language, some sexuality and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

Der Samariter - Tödliches Finale

Filming Locations:

Havana, Cuba

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,744 (USA) (18 May 2012)

Gross:

$1,744 (USA) (18 May 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

H2O Motion Pictures, 2262730 Ontario, Middle Child Films Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Iris: If you keep on doing what you've always done ,you'll keep on being what you've always been, nothing changes unless you make it change, I know what it sounds like but every morning that I wake up I think about what that really means .Nothing Changes Unless You Make It Change.

User Reviews

Wonderful movie I'd never heard of

After seeing "Meeting evil", I was concerned this was another dud for Samuel Jackson. He always gives a great performance, but the story isn't always up to par. I had never heard of this movie so I had lower than low expectations. Wow, I was pleasantly surprised. Shocking twists and turns kept me interested from beginning to end. I don't want to give a synopsis because I think it's better if you go in green like I did. But now I'm struggling to fill 10 lines without any spoilers. Glad I didn't check the reviews on IMDb else I would have never would have rented it. The 5.5 is totally undeserved, but I understand it. Many judge movies based on how many explosions and CGI it contains. And I've never seen Oldboy so it didn't feel like a remake. Bottom line, this is a great drama and all the characters are believable.