The Retrieval (2013)

On the outskirts of the U.S. Civil War, a boy is sent north by his bounty hunter gang to retrieve a wanted man.

Director:

Chris Eska

Writer:

Chris Eska

Stars:

Ashton Sanders, Tishuan Scott, Keston John

9 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ashton Sanders	...	Will
Tishuan Scott	...	Nate
Keston John	...	Marcus
Bill Oberst Jr.	...	Burrell
Christine Horn	...	Rachel
Alfonso Freeman	...	Isaac
Raven Nicole LeDeatte	...	Abby (as Raven LeDeatte)
Jonathan Brooks	...	Royce
Jody Stelzig	...	Chasing Cavalryman
Sam Pullin	...	Ryan
Eugene Smith	...	Store Clerk
Brenda Kuciemba	...	Abolitionist Woman
Charissa Jarrett	...	Runaway Slave
Richard Rashad Romeo III	...	Runaway Slave
Henry J. Smith III	...	Runaway Slave

Storyline

On the outskirts of the U.S. Civil War, a boy is sent north by his bounty hunter gang to retrieve a wanted man.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | bounty hunter | civil war | teenage boy | woods | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 April 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

September Morning

Filming Locations:

Gonzales, Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,683 (USA) (21 March 2014)

Gross:

$50,257 (USA) (26 September 2014)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arts+Labor, Doki-Doki Productions, Sixth Street Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Will is going from man to man in Burrell's base camp serving beans, he slips something from the duster pocket of one of the men he serves (at 0:07:03). Closer examination on the DVD confirms it is the pair of cigarettes he then sells to the next man he serves. This 3 second act alerts the viewer to Will's moral compass.

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Goofs

At the very beginning of the movie, as the boy walks toward the cabin, there is a battle - obviously miles away - occurring over the hill. However, as soon as a flash occurs from a cannon fire there is the sound of the firing - sound travels slower than light, so you should first see the flash and then a time late the report of the discharge.

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Quotes

Nate: I saw you talkin to tat gal back there. Ever ad a gal o your own?
Will: No.
Nate: Don't. They trouble.
Will: Not all o em.
Nate: Yeaa, all o em
[5 second pause]
Nate: But they werth it.
Will: [smiles]

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Soundtracks

Winter
Written and Performed by Yellow 6
Courtesy of Jon Attwood

User Reviews

Non-Stereotypical

Don't care for movies about slavery? Feel that there is nothing new or profound left to be discerned from such a well beaten premise? Would you rather not be blatantly reminded of the horrors of the civil war period of history? Well, dear movie viewer, let me allay your fears and reassure you that there is no need for hesitance in regards to watching this wonderful film. Is there killing in this movie? Yes. However, this is not done so as to pander to the audience. This is not violence for violence's sake. Nor did I get the sense that the intent was to dredge up feelings of guilt in it's viewers. This film is unique in the sense that it is the only movie about slavery which is not centered on the depiction of travesties but is instead a morality play about universal themes such as love, longing, regret, hope, kindness, selfishness, doubt and resolve. The casting is top notch as all the characters, from the young lead to the smallest cameo's, are utterly believable. Period detail and cinematography are also exceptional. There have been many films on this subject and in my opinion The Retrieval stands shoulder to shoulder with classics like Glory and Ride with the Devil. A must see.