Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Caroline Aaron | ... | Janet | |
Hugh Dillon | ... | Dad (Steven) | |
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David Gane | ... | Grocery Man |
Gill Gayle | ... | Officer Degrasso | |
Kent Harper | ... | Officer Jack Bennett | |
Michael Ironside | ... | Captain Billings | |
Pell James | ... | Bobbi Prescott | |
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Daryl Haney | ... | Drug Dealer (as D.R. Haney) |
Shannon Jardine | ... | Elaine Meyer | |
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Angela Lamarsh | ... | Maid |
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Gerald Lenton-Young | ... | Coroner (as Gerald Layton-Young) |
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Jennifer Miles | ... | TV Reporter |
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Mac Miller | ... | Johnny |
Charlie Newmark | ... | Officer Wright | |
Julia Ormond | ... | Elizabeth Anderson |
Grisly murders occur in a small town. Two FBI agents arrive, set up their cameras in three interview rooms, and set up interviews of three survivors: a girl of about nine, a foul-mouthed cop with a bandaged hand, and a young woman of about 20 who uses drugs. Each tells their story as the male FBI agent listens and watches from a separate room: the girl draws for and talks to the female agent, the local chief interviews the injured cop, and two officers interview the young woman. As they tell their stories, some of which are inaccurate and self-serving, we see what actually happened the day before. Can the agents or anyone else put the pieces together? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
One thing is for sure, "Surveillance" is different. Different in structure, different in presentation. It is re-watchable, if for no other reason than to see if the script holds up to analysis. Generally I tend to avoid films with a lot of flashbacks, but in this case, the three points of view presented are intriguing. Acting and character development are acceptable. The film has strong violence and some perverted sexual situations, but hey, this is not supposed to be family entertainment. It is what it is, and what it is, is different. I found it to be entertaining because the unique presentation held interest. Give "Surveillence" a try if you are looking for something beyond the obvious. - MERK