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The Penitent Man

  • 20102010
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 32m
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6.1/10
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Lance Henriksen, Andrew Keegan, and Nicholas Gyeney in The Penitent Man (2010)
 ...He Knows The Secret.

Featuring a strong cast anchored by Golden Globe nominee Lance Henriksen, The Penitent Man, a science fiction drama described as having 'the imagination of The Man from Earth and the emotion of A Beautiful Mind' was co-written, produced and directed by Award Winning Seattle filmmaker Nicholas Gyeney.
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A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.

IMDb RATING
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8.6K
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  • Director
    • Nicholas Gyeney
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Gyeney(screenplay)
    • Trevor Tillman
  • Stars
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Lathrop Walker
    • Andrew Keegan
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  • Director
    • Nicholas Gyeney
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Gyeney(screenplay)
    • Trevor Tillman
  • Stars
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Lathrop Walker
    • Andrew Keegan
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    • 33User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Lance Henriksen in The Penitent Man (2010)
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    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Mr. Darnellas Mr. Darnell
    Lathrop Walker
    Lathrop Walker
    • Dr. Jason Pyattas Dr. Jason Pyatt
    Andrew Keegan
    Andrew Keegan
    • Ovid Serranoas Ovid Serrano
    Melissa Roberts
    • Evelyn Pyattas Evelyn Pyatt
    Adrien Gamache
    • The Shadowed Manas The Shadowed Man
    Nicholas Gyeney
    Nicholas Gyeney
    • Manas Man
    Edward Michael Scott
    • The Floristas The Florist
    • (as E.M. Scott)
    Jessica Welker
    • Waitressas Waitress
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    • Director
      • Nicholas Gyeney
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Gyeney(screenplay) (story)
      • Trevor Tillman
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    The Penitent Man tells the story of psychologist Dr. Jason Pyatt, a man devoted to his work - a man torn from his family. With his struggling marriage and mounting bills, Jason is at a crossroads with the life he has chosen and the life he could have. When one of his clients - the mysterious Mr. Darnell - walks into his office and paints him a repentant tale of future economic and moral collapse, Jason's eyes are forever opened. With the help of his best friend Ovid, he embarks on a personal mission to change the course of his future, and possibly the world, forever. —Mirror Images LTD
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    • pregnant
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      • He knows the secret.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
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      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      During the production, the film's star Lance Henriksen presented Director Nicholas Gyeney with the portrait James Cameron had painted of him as The Terminator (1984) before casting Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role.
    • Goofs
      The $100 bills brought back from the future, Series 2065, have the signature of Anna Escobedo Cabral, who was U.S. Treasurer from January 19, 2005 to January 20, 2009.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Jason Pyatt: What if somebody went back and killed Hitler?

      Mr. Darnell: What if Hitler *was* killed?

      Dr. Jason Pyatt: What?

      Mr. Darnell: What if originally Hitler was killed, and someone went back and changed it. Kept him alive. To us, we would remember it as our history, as if it always happened. Many believe that time eventually corrects itself. If Hitler was dead, someone would likely step up and take his place. Thank God, mercifully, we'll never have to test that theory.

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    8/10
    Penitent Man: Quality Dialog and Setting
    Penitent Man (2010) is a mostly contemporary drama with science fiction notes, in which well-known actors like Lance Henriksen and Andrew Keegan mingle seamlessly with local Seattle talent.

    Without giving much of anything away, here's the story: Mr. Darnell (Lance Henriksen) tries to convey an unlikely message to Dr. Jason Pyatt (Lathrop Walker), which could potentially save his marriage, his life, and the lives of billions of people.

    There were a couple of elements of this film that stood out for me. The first was the dialog, by which I mean the writing, sound design, and acting. Penitent Man is dialog heavy, but not to a fault. The writing flows with an enjoyable dramatic cadence and the back and forth between characters, especially those who disagree with one another, are captivating to watch and listen to. An aside: Henriksen is not only a good actor, but a great voice talent as well.

    The other element of the film that really popped out for me was setting. While the film was shot in a short amount of time, on a small budget, the film manages to create a clear and cogent world, while also highlighting some great places in Seattle that hardly made it into cinema.

    Overall I enjoyed the writing, sound/music, and settings of the film, and I felt engaged with the characters. The film was a quality creation and I was left thinking/talking about physics and "what ifs" for a few weeks afterward.

    Go watch it already!
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    • Feb 4, 2010

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Покаянний
    • Filming locations
      • Des Moines, Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mirror Images LTD.
      • Fylmar Productions
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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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