Catch .44 (2011)

For Tes (Akerman) and her two cohorts Kara (Nikki Reed) and Dawn (Deborah Ann Woll), the job sounded simple enough: intercept a double-cross drug shipment for their crime boss Mel (Willis) ... See full summary »

Director:

Aaron Harvey

Writer:

Aaron Harvey

Stars:

Malin Akerman, Nikki Reed, Deborah Ann Woll

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malin Akerman	...	Tes
Nikki Reed	...	Kara
Deborah Ann Woll	...	Dawn
Forest Whitaker	...	Ronny
Bruce Willis	...	Mel
Shea Whigham	...	Billy
Jimmy Lee Jr.	...	Jesse / Trucker
Brad Dourif	...	Sheriff Connors
Jill Stokesberry	...	Francine
P.J. Marshall	...	Deputy Elmore
Dan Silver	...	Businessman David (as Dan Sliver)
Michael Rosenbaum	...	Brandon
Edrick Browne	...	Davon
Christopher Alan Weaver	...	Male Diner Patron (as Christopher Allen Weaver)
Amanda Bosley	...	Female Diner Patron

Storyline

For Tes (Akerman) and her two cohorts Kara (Nikki Reed) and Dawn (Deborah Ann Woll), the job sounded simple enough: intercept a double-cross drug shipment for their crime boss Mel (Willis) at an isolated diner. But when an unstoppable chain of events unfolds, everyone soon realizes no one is who they seem and the job may be something other than eliminating the competition. What started as simple instructions has now turned into a deadly cat-and-mouse game - with large guns pointed at everyone.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, pervasive language and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Annapurna Pictures [us] Official Forum

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 2012 (Croatia)

Also Known As:

Arnaque .44

Filming Locations:

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,887 (USA) (9 December 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Annapurna Productions, Emmett/Furla Films, Benaroya Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kate Mara dropped out of the movie and was replaced by Nikki Reed.

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Goofs

Before Mel turns around and gets shot by Tes there is a sound of a hammer cocked. But Les is holding a Glock, a gun without a hammer.

User Reviews

Slower-paced... just read below

There's quite a few claims that this film is a Tarantino rip-off. People are saying the lines and acting are terrible, and even that it's the "worst movie ever," etc. First, this is FAR from the WORST movie ever. If you're in that boat, you're either being overly dramatic, or you really haven't seen many bad films. The acting isn't horrible, but you might cringe a few times - and don't expect any awards nominations. Where the film really falls short is the (lack of) character development. We don't really have a lot of reasons or get the chance to care about the characters or what happens to them. And no, Bruce Willis doesn't dominate the screen. This film does have a Tarantino-feel, but it's obviously not a Tarantino, nor does it sell itself as such. I honestly went into this with zero expectations other than seeing the beautiful Deborah Ann Woll in something other than True Blood - Bruce Willis and Forest Whitaker being in the movie was a big, big plus. It's slower-paced and a bit predictable, but it's not bad. If you're expecting a fast-paced and/or "Tarantino brilliant" rehash of Die Hard-meets-Pulp Fiction/Reservoir Dogs, then you're setting yourself up for a huge disappointment. You probably won't regret watching it, but there isn't anything too memorable about it either - save Whitaker's excellent Scarface-esque accent.