Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ryan Gosling | ... | Danny Balint | |
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Peter Meadows | ... | Orthodox Student |
Garret Dillahunt | ... | Billings | |
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Kris Eivers | ... | Carleton |
Joel Marsh Garland | ... | O.L. (as Joel Garland) | |
Billy Zane | ... | Curtis Zampf | |
Theresa Russell | ... | Lina Moebius | |
Summer Phoenix | ... | Carla Moebius | |
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Jack Drummond | ... | Old Coot |
Sig Libowitz | ... | Rav Zingesser | |
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James McCaffrey | ... | Young Avi (as James G. McCaffrey) |
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Jacob Green | ... | Young Danny |
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Frank Winters | ... | Young Stuart |
Ronald Guttman | ... | Danny's Father | |
Heather Goldenhersh | ... | Linda |
"The Believer" explores a Jewish student's private journey to understand the meaning of Judaism in his life. Set in New York City, the Plot follows a morally confused young adult struggling with the conflict between his beliefs and his heritage. "The Believer" examines themes of religion, family, and self-loathing. It is a psychological examination into the forces of intolerance, both on the individual and society as a whole. Written by Joe Bloggs
The Believer is the kind of film that has social relevance beyond the contents of the actual film. Highly-censored through corporate teamwork, The Believer was never picked up by a major distribution house because of its provocative subject matter. The film demands a re-examination of beliefs and a discussion. Isn't this the kind of provocative free-thinking that the medium is about? The Believer is one of the top 5 films i've seen in the last few years, in regards to disturbing consciousness. It is the kind of movie that can help us understand one another a little better. A MUST SEE!