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Puncture

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
24K
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Chris Evans in Puncture (2011)
A David and Goliath law drama about a drug-addicted lawyer who takes on a health supply corporation while battling his own personal demons.
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A David and Goliath law drama about a drug-addicted lawyer who takes on a health supply corporation while battling his own personal demons.A David and Goliath law drama about a drug-addicted lawyer who takes on a health supply corporation while battling his own personal demons.A David and Goliath law drama about a drug-addicted lawyer who takes on a health supply corporation while battling his own personal demons.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
24K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Adam Kassen
    • Mark Kassen
  • Writers
    • Paul Danziger(story)
    • Chris Lopata
    • Ela Thier(story)
  • Stars
    • Chris Evans
    • Mark Kassen
    • Vinessa Shaw
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Adam Kassen
    • Mark Kassen
  • Writers
    • Paul Danziger(story)
    • Chris Lopata
    • Ela Thier(story)
  • Stars
    • Chris Evans
    • Mark Kassen
    • Vinessa Shaw
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos3

    Theatrical
    Trailer 1:49
    Theatrical
    "Only If You Drop This Case"
    Clip 2:07
    "Only If You Drop This Case"
    "I'll See You in Court"
    Clip 1:05
    "I'll See You in Court"

    Photos26

    Chris Evans in Puncture (2011)
    Mark Lanier in Puncture (2011)
    Brett Cullen in Puncture (2011)
    Chris Evans and Mark Kassen in Puncture (2011)
    Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen in Puncture (2011)
    Chris Evans in Puncture (2011)
    Marshall Bell and Mark Kassen in Puncture (2011)
    Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, and Jesse L. Martin in Puncture (2011)
    Puncture (2011)
    Chris Evans in Puncture (2011)
    Chris Evans in Puncture (2011)
    Mark Kassen in Puncture (2011)

    Top cast

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    Chris Evans
    Chris Evans
    • Mike Weissas Mike Weiss
    Mark Kassen
    Mark Kassen
    • Paul Danzigeras Paul Danziger
    Vinessa Shaw
    Vinessa Shaw
    • Nurse Vicky Rogersas Nurse Vicky Rogers
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Jeffrey Dancortas Jeffrey Dancort
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Nathaniel Priceas Nathaniel Price
    Jesse L. Martin
    Jesse L. Martin
    • Daryl Kingas Daryl King
    Roxanna Hope Radja
    Roxanna Hope Radja
    • Sylviaas Sylvia
    • (as Roxanna Hope)
    Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn
    • Redas Red
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Senator O'Reillyas Senator O'Reilly
    Erinn Allison
    Erinn Allison
    • Kim Danzigeras Kim Danziger
    Tess Parker
    • Jaime Weissas Jaime Weiss
    Justin Anderson
    • Skateboard Kidas Skateboard Kid
    Jack Lee
    Jack Lee
    • Mr. Cleanas Mr. Clean
    Brittney Karbowski
    Brittney Karbowski
    • Suzieas Suzie…
    Mark Lanier
    Mark Lanier
    • Mark Lanieras Mark Lanier
    Danae Ayala
    • Nicole Morrisas Nicole Morris
    Troy Anthony Hogan
    Troy Anthony Hogan
    • Nurse Pete Downingas Nurse Pete Downing
    • (as Troy Hogan)
    Claire Risoli
    Claire Risoli
    • Nurse Karen Bakeras Nurse Karen Baker
    • Directors
      • Adam Kassen
      • Mark Kassen
    • Writers
      • Paul Danziger(story)
      • Chris Lopata
      • Ela Thier(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Idealistic lawyers Mike Weiss and Paul Danziger are partners. Mike is a drug-addict and Paul is a family man with a pregnant wife. When nurse Vicky Rogers seeks them out, they learn that she contracted AIDS a couple of years ago when she was accidentally pinpricked with a contaminated needle by a violent patient. Vicky shows a retractable safety needle invented by engineer Jeffrey Matthew Dancort, who owns the Safety Point Company, but is unable to sell his product to any hospital from the United Medical group, apart from San Antonio Memorial. Danziger and Weiss accept the case and go to court against United Medical, defended by powerful lawyer Nathaniel Price. Soon, they see all the doors closed in their fight against the powerful mafia of the medical supply system. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • based on real person
    • lawyer
    • needle
    • hospital
    • drug addict
    • 69 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Madman. Genius. Playboy. Friend. Fool. Lawyer.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for drug use, language, some nudity and a sexual reference
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie is based on a true story and had the blessing of real-life Weiss and Danziger. Weiss and Danzinger had been approached by an inventor having trouble selling a safety syringe developed to protect health care workers from accidentally being infected by dirty needles due to a major industry needle maker and hospital group purchasing organizations pushing back against the introduction of the new, safer syringes.
    • Goofs
      The movie takes place in 1998, but when Weiss is talking to different people in the materials department, one of them has a black Dell LCD monitor which wasn't available until the mid-2000s.
    • Quotes

      Nurse Vicky Rogers: Sometimes the brightest light comes from the darkest places.

    • Connections
      Referenced in English Vinglish (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Road to Joy
      Written by Conor Oberst

      Performed by Bright Eyes

      Courtesy of Saddle Creek

    User reviews64

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Great movie
    I watch this movie with no expectations or aware of the cast. I have an eye for details and as I watched this the scene where they open the refrigerator and there is a news clipping on the door and it say Bellaire High School. I hit pause and rewind and freeze and read the article. No way. This movie is real and it happened in my hometown of Houston. I went to Bellaire HS and I was thrown for a loop.

    The movie is one of those that tells a tale of injustice and a lawyer suing for a large group of people. Finding out that Bono liked this movie so much since it relates to his charity touches on the fact that this tries to be a feel good movie for heart.

    It tells a story that after doing research on the facts, safety needles, makes you think. Makes you want to know why the Hospitals have all the power and why we have no health care in America.

    Wish it touched more on personal lives of the lawyers especially since one wrote the script. Great movie.
    helpful•44
    12
    • buypluto
    • Nov 29, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2012 (Thailand)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Retractable
    • Filming locations
      • Houston, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cherry Sky Films
      • Kassen Brothers Production
      • LikeMinded Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $68,945
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,175
      • Sep 25, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $123,700
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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