Pawn (2007)

Slacker meets Philosopher in a match of wits and strategy as Devin tries to find himself and save his marriage by week's end before his disappointed wife, Janet, reaches her wit's end and files for divorce.

Director:

Shawn Schaffer

Writer:

Shawn Schaffer

Stars:

Hal Hughes, Amelia Wargo, Michael J. Cannon

Cast

Cast overview:
Hal Hughes	...	Devin Marx
Amelia Wargo	...	Janet Raines
Michael J. Cannon	...	Benjamin Harris
Chris Higgins	...	Stan Pierce
Kevin Craig West	...	Professor Charles Turner
Don Squire	...	Richard Raines
Ellen Williams	...	Margaret Raines
Meghan Doherty	...	Lace
Wilfred Smith	...	Craig Marx
Victor DiMaria	...	Michael

Storyline

Devin thought that finishing college was a destination, not a point of departure. So for him, life has been made difficult by the fact that everything didn't fall into his lap when he got his degree. An extended period of professional inactivity has put a strain on his marriage with his wife, Janet, who is fed up with him and is preparing to file for divorce if he doesn't shape up. To clear his head, Devin jogs through a nearby park. It is here that he meets Benjamin, an eccentric old man that Devin sees playing chess everyday he jogs. Out of curiosity, Devin sits to play a game with Benjamin. A friendship between the two blossoms as Benjamin uses the game of chess to teach Devin important life lessons to motivate and inspire him to put his life back together. But even with Devin receiving this new sense of determination from this unlikely mentor, is it too little, too late for Devin? As we explore Devin and Janet's relationship, in the past and present, can Devin ensure that it will ...

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Taglines:

A Reality Checkmate

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 October 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Albany, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bishop Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1