A human story unfolds when detectives aggravated by a major bust gone wrong are forced to deal with a tormented man thrown into the cage after urinating on the Mayor's limo. The explosive ...
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| Jon Bernthal | ... | Banzai | |
| Bruce McGill | ... | Matty Kopac | |
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Mark Nassar | ... | Scalise |
| Charles Malik Whitfield | ... | Owen | |
| Elizabeth Rodriguez | ... | Martel | |
| John Getz | ... | Captain McClenon | |
| Jaime Ray Newman | ... | Ann Marie | |
| Chris Williams | ... | Sammy | |
| Geoff Pierson | ... | The Mayor | |
| Patrick Michael Buckley | ... | Gilly | |
| Christina Chang | ... | Robin | |
| Patrick Holder | ... | Dicksoft | |
| Gary Hudson | ... | Monsignor | |
| Michael Perri | ... | Dominic | |
| Diane Robin | ... | Karla | |
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A human story unfolds when detectives aggravated by a major bust gone wrong are forced to deal with a tormented man thrown into the cage after urinating on the Mayor's limo. The explosive combination of character and situation balances intense drama with laugh out loud comedy. Written by Mark Nassar
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10 September 2013 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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The film has won awards from: Bridge Fest (Audience Award), Santa Monica International Film Festival (Best Feature and Audience Award), Montana Independent Film Festival (Best Feature), Naperville Independent Film Festival (Best Actor - Jon Bernthal), Canada International Film Festival (Best Feature and Grand Jury Award), George Lindsey UNA Film Festival (Golden Lion Award). See more »Contribute to This Page
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"A Line in the Sand" is a drama that tells the story of Banzai, a homeless and wondering man with a tortured past. After being booked by cops over a petty crime, the film's plot begins to slowly unravel as you begin to learn more about Banzai and the circumstances that got him to where he is.
Played by Jon Bernthal, watching Banzai's grip on reality slowly loosen throughout the film is a real treat, especially once the revelations of his past come to light from the perspectives of the case detectives who have detained him. Led by hard-nosed actor Bruce McGill, who also gives an awesome performance in this engrossing drama, the trio of cops in the movie add a smart and sophisticated edge to the film's world, adding a legitimate layer of intelligence and believably. This film is definitely worth a watch if you're into any kind of cop drama, as the performances and story don't disappoint!