The Samaritan (2012)

After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

Director:

David Weaver

Writers:

Elan Mastai (screenplay), David Weaver (screenplay)

Stars:

Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Foley
Luke Kirby	...	Ethan
Ruth Negga	...	Iris
A.C. Peterson	...	Miro
Gil Bellows	...	Bartender Bill
Aaron Poole	...	Jake
Tom McCamus	...	Deacon
Martha Burns	...	Gretchen
Deborah Kara Unger	...	Helena
Tom Wilkinson	...	Xavier
Rob Archer	...	Vernon Hicks
Diana Leblanc	...	Celia
Rufus Crawford	...	Construction Foreman
Andrew Butcher	...	Construction Worker
Frank Moore	...	Walker

Storyline

After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

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Plot Keywords:

woman | father daughter relationship | released from prison | weapon | shot to death | 

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Taglines:

You've got to know a secret to tell a secret.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language, some sexuality and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Samaritan

Filming Locations:

Havana, Cuba

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,744, 20 May 2012, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,744, 20 May 2012

Company Credits

Production Co:

H2O Motion Pictures, 2262730 Ontario, Middle Child Films Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Samuel L. Jackson and Ruth Negga appeared on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013).

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Goofs

Near the end of the film, when Iris is shot and needs a blood transfusion, Foley tells the doctor to use his blood because 'it will work.' However, parents are not automatically compatible blood donors to children. They could actually have different blood types which are incompatible.

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Quotes

Iris: If you keep on doing what you've always done ,you'll keep on being what you've always been, nothing changes unless you make it change, I know what it sounds like but every morning that I wake up I think about what that really means .Nothing Changes Unless You Make It Change.

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Soundtracks

Lucid
Written & Performed by David Whalen of 'Addicted to Lipgloss'
Courtesy of Addicted To Lipgloss

User Reviews

the twist wasn't bad (pretty good actually) but the loose end was DUMB

the built up story line was a let down...i wasn't expecting much BUT in the middle of it as the plot thickens things get interesting then it gets a bit better, then it just flops downhill..like the jack and jill nursery rhyme.

the way the story builds up is a standard cheat(common in thrillers, especially in TV series)you know that feeling somewhere along the line things were brought up out of sheer laziness, yea thats it. a cheap way to end a good build up. anyway thats all. do not watch this seriously for entertainment. just sit back and do not pay much attention even if this is a thriller...quarter way though will most likely disappoint.