.45 (2006)

A story of how obsession, addiction and abuse cause a young woman to execute an elaborate plan of revenge.

Director:

Gary Lennon

Writer:

Gary Lennon

Stars:

Milla Jovovich, Angus Macfadyen, Stephen Dorff

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Milla Jovovich	...	Kat
Angus Macfadyen	...	Al
Stephen Dorff	...	Reilly
Aisha Tyler	...	Liz
Sarah Strange	...	Vic
Vincent Laresca	...	Jose (as Vincent LaResca)
Tony Munch	...	Clancy
Kay Hawtrey	...	Marge
John Robinson	...	Cop #1
Tim Eddis	...	Cop #2
Hardee T. Lineham	...	Father Duffel (as Hardee Lineham)
Dawn Greenhalgh	...	Fran
Nola Augustson	...	Gertie (as Nola Auguston)
John Gordon	...	Danny
Shawn Campbell	...	Original Owner

Storyline

Kate and her brutish boyfriend Big Al sell handguns on the streets of New York. She's smart, stylish, and self-confident, but all that leaves her when Al, in a jealous and self-indulgent rage, beats her. Three friends encourage her recovery: Vic, a woman who would like to be Kate's lover; Reilly, who runs with Al but also is attracted to Kate and repulsed by Al's violence; and, Liz, the counselor assigned to Kate from a battered-women's program. Vic and Reilly talk about killing Al, Liz gives pep talks; Kate remains frightened. Will Al's menace and Kate's dependency hold sway?

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Plot Keywords:

cheating | misogyny | sex in bed | sex in shower | female full frontal nudity | 

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Taglines:

Nobody does revenge like a woman.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language including graphic sexual references, violence, sexuality and some drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 November 2006 (Greece)

Also Known As:

Calibre 45

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Media Talent Group,Möbius Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Heather Graham was considered for the role of Kate.

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Goofs

When Al pushes Kate back against the table after she has been touched by Jose, she is pushed onto mustard covered bread. When he pulls her off the table to push her against the wall, the sandwiches are gone.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Kat: Big Al has a huge cock.

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Connections

References Jeopardy! (1984)

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Soundtracks

Sister Moon
Written by Tania Eva Dileo
Performed by Aife Wells
By Arrangement with The Talent House

User Reviews

Excellent!

Fantastic acting -- great plot twists. All the performances are outstanding, but Milla Jovanavich in particular should have been nominated for an Oscar. The fight in the apartment is unforgettable. This is a look at an underbelly of New York you don't often (if ever) see on screen. This is not a glamorized Hollywood look at crime. The characters seem disturbingly real, and the potential for violence to erupt at any moment keeps the movie feeling tense throughout. "Honest" might be the best word to describe the writing and the performances. Very raw and powerful. It will leave you thinking about it for a long time afterward. Highly recommended.