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 [jp]

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

Foley: [Handing Ethan his gun] If he's touched her, kill yourself.

User Reviews

Stylish Neo Noir

Samuel Jackson shows off his acting chops in this gritty action thriller, with supporting actors doing a great job. He plays a man fresh out of prison after twenty five years who wants to go straight, but as it's mentioned in the movie, cons always say that at first. His past catches up to him in a huge way. Sure, we've seen plenty of this before, but the action moves right along with suitably dark sets and mood music to accompany all the nifty twists and turns. A nice surprise is young Ruth Negga who more than holds her own with the veterans. All in all a good effort, well worth the time to seek out, especially for Jackson fans.