The Forger (2012)

A teenager wanders into Carmel, California, where he is soon introduced to the art-forgery community.

Director:

Lawrence Roeck

Writers:

Carlos De Los Rios (screenplay), Lawrence Roeck

Stars:

Lauren Bacall, Josh Hutcherson, Alfred Molina

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lauren Bacall	...	Anne-Marie
Josh Hutcherson	...	Joshua
Alfred Molina	...	Everly Campbell
Billy Boyd	...	Bernie
Dina Eastwood	...	Vanessa Reese
Adam Godley	...	Pinkus
Scott Eastwood	...	Ryan Felter
Alexandra Carl	...	Rachel
Hayden Panettiere	...	Amber Felter
Tricia Helfer	...	Sasha
Kim Myers	...	Brynn Mason
Jansen Panettiere	...	Aram
José Zúñiga	...	Mr. Weathers
Zuhair Haddad	...	Amir
Robert Harvey	...	Real Painter

Storyline

Joshua, a teenager with a drugged-out mother on the run, wanders into the affluent community of Carmel, California. After getting himself into trouble, the authorities try to track down his mother. But in the meantime, a successful artist/businessman offers to take in Joshua and let him have a chance at a good life. His motives are questionable considering his line of business and how he plans to use Joshua's artistic talents, but Joshua has met a girl and he's not sure if the money is worth selling off his morals.

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Plot Keywords:

forger | art forgery | cyanide | homeless teenager | canvas | 

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Taglines:

Love by design, Friendship by paint, Death by brush

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some fighting

Details

Official Sites:

Official Blog Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 July 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Forger

Filming Locations:

Carmel, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bahr Productions Inc., Experience Media Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film is based and filmed in Carmel, California, where Clint Eastwood was once mayor. The film stars Eastwood's Son, Scott Eastwood and his then wife, Dina Eastwood.

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Goofs

When Everly Campbell and Bernie are in the basement talking about Joshua doing the forged painting a crew member wearing a headset is reflected in the glass cabinet behind the two men.

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Quotes

Anne-Marie: When it comes to girls, you make your own invitations.

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Soundtracks

Lonely Woman
Written by Horace Silver
Performed by Horace Silver
Published by Ecaroh Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Blue Note Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

User Reviews

beautiful

At first sigh, a film for see only for actors. or for location. in fact, this is not the only motif. but the story. sure, simple, nice, full of flaws. but working. in nice manner. a film about choices. and, maybe, about art. about refuges. and about the way to define yourself and the others. not special. just beautiful. and that is enough for see it. for the not bad reflection of feelings, first.