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The Accountant

  • 20012001
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 35m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.1K
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The Accountant (2001)
  • Comedy
  • Short
The O'Dell farm is on the rocks. A non-traditional accountant comes with a variety of ways to save the farm.The O'Dell farm is on the rocks. A non-traditional accountant comes with a variety of ways to save the farm.The O'Dell farm is on the rocks. A non-traditional accountant comes with a variety of ways to save the farm.
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  • Director
    • Ray McKinnon
  • Writer
    • Ray McKinnon
  • Stars
    • Ray McKinnon
    • Walton Goggins
    • Eddie King
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ray McKinnon
  • Writer
    • Ray McKinnon
  • Stars
    • Ray McKinnon
    • Walton Goggins
    • Eddie King
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins total

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    Lisa Blount, Walton Goggins, and Ray McKinnon at an event for The Accountant (2001)
    Lisa Blount, Walton Goggins, and Ray McKinnon at an event for The Accountant (2001)
    The Accountant (2001)
    THE ACCOUNTANT

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    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • The Accountantas The Accountant
    Walton Goggins
    Walton Goggins
    • Tommy O'Dellas Tommy O'Dell
    Eddie King
    Eddie King
    • David O'Dellas David O'Dell
    Gary Richardson
    • One-armed farmeras One-armed farmer
    • Director
      • Ray McKinnon
    • Writer
      • Ray McKinnon
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    • Trivia
      Drive-By Truckers' song "Sinkhole" (from the album 'Decoration Day') is based on this short film. Ray McKinnon was appreciative, and reciprocated by using a few Drive-By Truckers songs on the soundtrack for his film, Chrystal (2004).
    • Quotes

      The Accountant: If a man builds a machine and that machine conspires with another machine built by another man, are those men conspiring?

    • Connections
      References The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Mack the Knife
      written by Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, and Marc Blitzstein

      performed by Jimmie Dale Gilmore

      produced by Buddy Miller and Jimmie Dale Gilmore

      Windcharger Music/Rounder Records

    User reviews35

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    Top review
    A Farmer's Hope
    Ray McKinnon's The Accountant is the best short-film, comedy ever. I highly recommend it to everyone who feels a connection with others who are also facing everyday challenges. McKinnon's screen writing depicts the daily struggle local farmers have in trying to keep their farms out of bankruptcy. Ray McKinnon's portrayal of a rural accountant is so funny I almost fell out of my chair laughing. However, his character has a serious side when it comes to teaching family values, the southern way. Eddie King's portrayal of David O'Dell, a farmer, touches my heart as he reminds me of a nurturing father, who wants to preserve his heritage. Walton Coggins does a great job in portraying Tommy O'Dell, the business-minded brother, who shows up at the family farm during a crisis and suddenly becomes interested in saving it. This movie shows how people play upon each other's feelings and how they might attempt to beat the system. The film crew does a superb job with both the sound and visual effects. The music sets the tone, which makes the viewers feel what the characters are also feeling. Then, the camera movement shows the exact location of the movie in single frames. This technique allows viewers to analyze when and where the movie takes place. Then, a large camera shot brings the whole setting together, and viewers are surprised when they realize the actual time period. Camera angles show the intensity between each character during emotionally, revealing scenes. This movie also uses metaphors to visually describes life's transitions in practical ways.Viewers are left guessing on what will happen next. I hope to see more movies like The Accountant from Ginny Mule Productions.
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    • Release date
      • January 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Ginny Mule Pictures (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бухгалтер
    • Filming locations
      • Covington, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Ginny Mule Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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