Towards Darkness (2007)
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- R
- 1h 34min
- Crime, Drama
- 03 Jun 2008 (USA)
- Movie
Deals with 90 minutes in a kidnapped hostage's life, and the frustration his family, a special ops team, and a man in charge of delivering the ransom money all feel as they rush to save him.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Roberto Urbina | ... |
Jose Gutierrez
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| America Ferrera | ... |
Luiza
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| David Sutcliffe | ... |
Charlie Bain
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| Tony Plana | ... |
Carlos Gutierrez
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| William Atherton | ... |
John
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Alejandra Borrero | ... |
Marta Gutierrez
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Fernando Solórzano | ... |
Umberto Pompeo
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| Roberto Cano | ... |
Pedro
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Juan Carlos Arango | ... |
Bucko
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Alonso Arias | ... |
Sandro
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Chantelle Bogue | ... |
Dying Girl
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Carlos Humberto Camacho | ... |
Roberto 'El Lobo' Sanchez
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| Cameron Daddo | ... |
Victor
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Claudia Degustini | ... |
Sheila Mendoza
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Omar Diaz | ... |
Customs Official
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Jose Vicente Guiterrez | ... |
Felipe Mendoza
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| Jorge Monterrosa | ... |
Cuate
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Rafael Negret | ... |
Ramiro
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| Kate Siegel | ... |
Jenn
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David Simmons | ... |
Juan Martinez
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Jason Sweers | ... |
El Diablo
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Andres Toro | ... |
Jaime
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| Carlos Valencia | ... |
Manuel
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| Selah Victor | ... |
Larissa
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Directed by
| Antonio Negret | ||
Written by
| Antonio Negret | ... | () |
Produced by
| Craig Anderson | ... | producer |
| Brett Etre | ... | executive producer |
| America Ferrera | ... | executive producer |
| Justin Goodman | ... | executive producer |
| Randy Holleschau | ... | executive producer |
| Anel E. Moreno | ... | co-producer |
| Antonio Negret | ... | co-producer |
| Daniel Negret | ... | executive producer |
| Luiza Ricupero | ... | producer |
| Jenny Sandell | ... | co-producer |
| Alex P. Yanev | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Chris Westlake | ||
Cinematography by
| John Ealer | ||
Editing by
| Luis Carballar | ||
| Paulo Carballar | ||
| Evan Schiff | ||
Editorial Department
| Caryl Deyn Korma | ... | colorist / on-line editor |
Production Design by
| Jason Sweers | ||
Costume Design by
| Rebecca Campbell | ||
Makeup Department
| Marilyn Gonzalez | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Brian J. Garland | ... | production manager |
| Marisol Rivas | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Breines | ... | first assistant director |
| Joe Moore | ... | second assistant director |
Sound Department
| Joe Dzuban | ... | sound designer |
| Justin Dzuban | ... | sound editor |
| Andrew Edelman | ... | sound mixer |
| Barry Ruiz | ... | boom operator |
| Carrie Sheldon | ... | boom operator |
| Marcelo Teson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Joseph Tsai | ... | sound effects editor |
Special Effects by
| Brian Bullock | ... | special effects consultant |
| Caridad Garcia | ... | special effects makeup |
| Brayden Hawk | ... | special effects consultant |
Visual Effects by
| Shane Winter | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Mark Chadwick | ... | stunts |
| Ralf Koch | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Carl Rice | ... | stunts |
| Lauro David Chartrand-Del Valle | ... | stunts (as Lauro Chartrand) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Len Borruso | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Ealer | ... | camera operator |
| Jesse M. Feldman | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| Alvis Gonzalez | ... | dolly grip |
| Angel Hepburn | ... | second assistant camera |
| Oscar Jimenez | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Warren Mitchell | ... | best boy electric |
| Howard Newstate | ... | gaffer |
| David Sauceda | ... | best boy grip |
| José A. Tuñón | ... | key grip (as José Tuñón) |
| Guillermo Yanguez | ... | electrician |
Animation Department
| Hope Omen Ferdowsi | ... | animator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Raisa De Alba | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Joaquin Morales | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Andy Hay | ... | original score mixer |
| Mark Robertson | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gabriela Rangel Palm | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Walter Vallareal | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Julio Arjona | ... | production consultant |
| Jorge Cunningham | ... | key production assistant |
| Douglas N. Honorof | ... | dialect coach: Ms. Ferrera |
| Caryl Deyn Korma | ... | digital grader |
| Josh Kurz | ... | title designer |
| Ross Meckfessel | ... | electronic press kit (as Ross Mackfessell) |
| Victor Villarreal | ... | production design assistance |
| Shane Winter | ... | title designer |
Thanks
| Hope Omen Ferdowsi | ... | special thanks |
| Matt McUsic | ... | special thanks |
| Frank Mele | ... | special thanks |
| Brandon Sonnier | ... | special thanks |
| Yoni Tabac | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Peace Arch Entertainment Group (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2009) (Non-US)
- PorchLight Entertainment (2008) (Non-US)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (Brazil) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Latin America (2009) (Colombia) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Latin America (2009) (Panama) (DVD)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2008) (United States) (tv)
- Showtime Networks (2008) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Evil Twin Productions (special effects)
Other Companies
- Spank Machine (soundtrack)
- Tunnel Post (post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
José Gutierrez, the son of a banker in Colombia, has been kidnapped. In 90 minutes, the ransom is due or he will be killed. In real time, and in flashbacks about each main character, we see José in New York with his girlfriend and back home with Luiza an old flame; his parents seek the help of an ex-FBI agent, and José's father's makes a bargain with the devil for the ransom money; the kidnappers also face problems. The suitcase of cash is racing to the drop, but traffic delays the driver. Armed operatives are en route to where they think José is captive. Cash, drugs, guns, bargains, soldiers of fortune, dispossessed farmers, family, and death: Colombia.
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Remake of Darkness Minus Twelve (2004). See more » |