Hate Crime (2005)

Robbie and Trey are gay, middle-class, suburban professionals. Life is good. Until the son of a fundamentalist preacher moves in next door.

Director:

Tommy Stovall

Writer:

Tommy Stovall

Stars:

Seth Peterson, Bruce Davison, Chad Donella

9 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Seth Peterson	...	Robbie Levinson
Bruce Davison	...	Pastor Boyd
Chad Donella	...	Chris Boyd
Cindy Pickett	...	Barbara McCoy
Brian J. Smith	...	Trey McCoy
Susan Blakely	...	Martha Boyd
Lin Shaye	...	Kathleen Slansky
Farah White	...	Det. Elizabeth Fisher
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Detective Esposito
Sean Hennigan	...	Jim McCoy
Brandy Little	...	Stella
Ben Bathman	...	Connor Davis
Lukas King	...	Alton Kachim (as Luke King)
Earl Browning III	...	Detective Loy
Scarlett McAlister	...	Doctor Kucera

Storyline

Robbie Levinson and Trey McCoy suddenly encounter intolerance and hostility at the hands of their new neighbor, Chris Boyd, the son of a fundamentalist preacher. One evening, Trey sets out on his nightly walk with their dog and never returns. Immediately, fingers are pointed and Chris and Robbie become the prime suspects. With no support from the authorities, Robbie receives help from some unlikely sources to execute a desperate and dangerous plan that uncovers secrets that will turn many lives upside-down and ultimately bring the perpetrator to justice, regardless of the consequences.

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Plot Keywords:

repressed homosexual | vito russo test passed | male objectification | closeted gay | hymn | 

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Taglines:

Do unto others.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence, language and sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Pasidg Productions

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Eglima misous

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$40,758

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$40,758

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pasidg Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The hospital scene was filmed during a hot Dallas summer at an abandoned hospital without AC, where the temperature reached over 130 degrees on set.

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Quotes

Chris Boyd: You're going to hell, you know that, don't you?

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Connections

Features Mario Kart: Double Dash (2003)

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Soundtracks

The Life
Written by Ebony Tay
Performed by Ebony Tay

User Reviews

Very Worthy if a touch gauche at times

A gripping and at times brutally violent film Hate Crime explores the devastation wreaked on the lives of those closest to the victim The difficulty of understanding the senseless killing and coping with the grief becomes chilling when justice appears to be a dicey commodity Overall the acting and direction is gripping.I was profoundly moved at this deepening tragic tale. Stereotypes for sure,but the characters' torment and pain is at times harrowing. A great film handling social and personal issues. Christianity as portrayed by the insanely righteous hellfire and damnation evangelical type or the more sedate god is love variety, the justice system choking with pessimism and poor PR The movie says a lot, and says it well.