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Focus

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
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6.7/10
3.1K
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Focus (2001)
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In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution,... Read allIn the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they find themselves aligned with a local Jewish immigrant in a struggle for dignity and ... Read allIn the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they find themselves aligned with a local Jewish immigrant in a struggle for dignity and survival.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Neal Slavin
  • Writers
    • Arthur Miller(novel)
    • Kendrew Lascelles(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • William H. Macy
    • Laura Dern
    • David Paymer
  • Director
    • Neal Slavin
  • Writers
    • Arthur Miller(novel)
    • Kendrew Lascelles(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • William H. Macy
    • Laura Dern
    • David Paymer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 60User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Focus (2001)
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    Laura Dern and William H. Macy in Focus (2001)
    William H. Macy in Focus (2001)
    Laura Dern in Focus (2001)
    Laura Dern and William H. Macy in Focus (2001)
    Meat Loaf in Focus (2001)
    David Paymer in Focus (2001)
    William H. Macy in Focus (2001)
    Laura Dern in Focus (2001)
    Neal Slavin in Focus (2001)
    Director Neal Slavin on the set.
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    Top cast

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    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Lawrence Newman
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Gertrude Hart
    David Paymer
    David Paymer
    • Mr. Finkelstein
    Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf
    • Fred
    • (as Meat Loaf Aday)
    Kay Hawtrey
    Kay Hawtrey
    • Mrs. Newman
    Michael Copeman
    Michael Copeman
    • Carlson
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Father Crighton
    Joseph Ziegler
    Joseph Ziegler
    • Mr. Gargan
    Arlene Meadows
    • Mrs. Dewitt
    Peter Oldring
    Peter Oldring
    • Willy Doyle
    Robert McCarrol
    • Meeting Hall Man
    • (as Robert Mccarrol)
    Shaun Austin-Olsen
    • Sullivan
    Kevin Jubinville
    Kevin Jubinville
    • Mr. Cole Stevens
    B.J. McQueen
    • Mel
    Conrad Bergschneider
    Conrad Bergschneider
    • Tough's Leader
    Brad Austin
    Brad Austin
    • First Tough
    David Blacker
    • Petey
    Beatriz Pizano
    • Rape Victim
    • (as Betariz Pizano)
    • Director
      • Neal Slavin
    • Writers
      • Arthur Miller(novel)
      • Kendrew Lascelles(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Trailers for the film erroneously credit Meat Loaf and 'Michael Lee Aday.'
    • Goofs
      About halfway through the movie, Larry and Gert are in an automobile. There is a vinyl "Sport Grip Steering Wheel Cover" laced around the steering wheel of the car. It is noticeable due to its distinctive pattern of perforations and cushioning. This item was not in existence in 1944, the year the movie is set in.
    • Quotes

      Finkelstein: They are a gang of devils and they want this country!

    • Crazy credits
      Thanks to the residents of Campbell Avenue & Wallace Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Focus' (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Does Everyone Know About This
      (1945)

      Written by Arthur Altman and Charles Newman

      Performed by Martha Tilton with Paul Weston and His Orchestra

      Published by Southern Music Publishing Co. Inc. (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews60

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    Ending leaves you wanting more
    This movie tells the story of prejudice against jews in New York City, during World War II. It's great in the fact that I never knew such prejudice existed in our own country, and tells this story well. I would have liked to give this movie 4 stars, the acting was incredible all the way around. The storyline, however, kinda went nowhere, and the ending left a lot to be said. Since this is a book adaptation, which I haven't read, but I almost think they left out the last chapter. If there was some kind of resolution at the end, this would be an even better, fantastic movie. Should you see this movie? Great performances and a driving story, but just nothing left at the end. 10-21-02
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    • WaltDittrich
    • Oct 21, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 2002 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Фокус
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Carros Pictures
      • Dog Pond Productions
      • Focus Productions Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $645,418
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,139
      • Oct 21, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $645,418
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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