Paris (2003)

Paris follows rookie detective Jason Bartok on his disturbing journey through the shadowy underworld of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, illuminated only by a sweet but short-lived romance with a... See full summary »

Director:

Ramin Niami

Writers:

Steven Beschloss, Ramin Niami

Stars:

Chad Allen, Bai Ling, James Russo

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chad Allen	...	Jason Bartok
Bai Ling	...	Linda / Shen Li
James Russo	...	Leon King
Ron Jeremy	...	Bartender (as Ron Jeremy Hyatt)
Biff Yeager	...	Detective Bill Baker
Nancye Ferguson	...	Brenda / Bartender
Belinda Waymouth	...	Tina
Raymond Ma	...	1st Massage Parlor Manager
Jeni Chua	...	Mieko
Mimi Savage	...	1st Nurse
Rosemary Welden	...	Nurse Stevens
John Snyder	...	Car Salesman
E.J. Callahan	...	Motel Owner
Irene Bedard	...	Sandy
Calamity Jane	...	Herself

Storyline

Paris follows rookie detective Jason Bartok on his disturbing journey through the shadowy underworld of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, illuminated only by a sweet but short-lived romance with a strikingly beautiful, enigmatic woman. As the tale unfolds, Jason accidentally shoots his corrupt partner, Leon, grabbing stolen money from the crime scene at the older policeman's urging. The guilt-ridden young man quickly takes to the road to track down Leon's lover, Linda/Shen Li, an illegal Chinese immigrant, to deliver the bag of cash to her. Jason's search takes in seedy motels and rough bars, an L.A. massage parlor and a Nevada ranch, until finally in a dingy Vegas dive, he discovers the irresistible Linda, a sparkling jewel ensnared by the sex trade. Stalked by thugs, the money's "rightful owners", Jason and Linda are thrust together to make their escape through the haunting landscape that is the California desert. As Linda's "American Dream" continues to crumble and Jason struggles with ...

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Taglines:

The business of pleasure.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, some language, sexuality and brief drug content

Details

Official Sites:

official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 May 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Taxidi ston ypokosmo

Filming Locations:

Amargosa Hotel & Opera House, Death Valley Junction, Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sideshow Digital

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Every Time I Try
Performed by Spain

User Reviews

good contemporary film noir

Paris is an intriguing take on what film noir looks like with contemporary production technology and a contemporary storyline. In the process, the film presents the important and neglected problem of forced Asian prostitution. The acting is very good.including Karen Black! I recommend it.