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Respite

  • 2020
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
253
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Monte Bezell in Respite (2020)
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Down and out private-eye Jimmy Baz reluctantly takes on a case to find a missing college student when dead bodies of Muslim men start turning up leading him to believe he is now searching fo... Read allDown and out private-eye Jimmy Baz reluctantly takes on a case to find a missing college student when dead bodies of Muslim men start turning up leading him to believe he is now searching for a serial killer.Down and out private-eye Jimmy Baz reluctantly takes on a case to find a missing college student when dead bodies of Muslim men start turning up leading him to believe he is now searching for a serial killer.

  • Director
    • Saro Varjabedian
  • Writers
    • Ali Abouomar
    • Saro Varjabedian
  • Stars
    • Carter Redwood
    • Donald Paul
    • Guillermo Iván
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    253
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Saro Varjabedian
    • Writers
      • Ali Abouomar
      • Saro Varjabedian
    • Stars
      • Carter Redwood
      • Donald Paul
      • Guillermo Iván
    • 16User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Carter Redwood
    Carter Redwood
    • Dan Rogers
    Donald Paul
    Donald Paul
    • Dominick
    Guillermo Iván
    Guillermo Iván
    • Miguel
    Fajer Al-Kaisi
    Fajer Al-Kaisi
    • Sameer Ashan
    Monte Bezell
    Monte Bezell
    • James
    Karyna Kudzina
    Karyna Kudzina
    • Lydia
    • (as Karina Kudzina)
    Gloria El-Achkar
    Gloria El-Achkar
    • Iman Ashan
    • (as Gloria e Moore)
    Julián Juaquín
    Julián Juaquín
    • Richard Alves
    Zair Montes
    • Rosa Sanchez
    Chris LaPanta
    • Sergeant O'Connell
    Baylen Thomas
    • Kevin Turner
    Ryan Jonze
    Ryan Jonze
    • John Doyle
    Bari Kang
    Bari Kang
    • Gelasio
    Ahmet Devran Dayanc
    Ahmet Devran Dayanc
    • Khalid Turner
    Siraj Huda
    Siraj Huda
    • Hadi Shezad
    Gina Tuttle
    Gina Tuttle
    • Mrs. Johnson
    Daniel Stagliano
    • Michael
    Leslie Kalarchian
    • Anna Turner
    • Director
      • Saro Varjabedian
    • Writers
      • Ali Abouomar
      • Saro Varjabedian
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    User reviews16

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    5napoleanWilson-1

    Could have been great

    I really liked this at the start, but then drifted away from it. It's obviously low budget but has a great feel to it thanks to the main actor, but then the cracks start to show. The crime scene with one tech and no uniforms just shows the movie's limitations. Add in a few bad actors and a ridiculous coincidence at the end it just left me feeling hollow, thinking of what could have been.
    4elizabeth-rochon

    Had potential

    The lead actor Monte Bezell, reminded me of Andy Garcia. All but one actor acted as if they were seriously reading from a script. The man who owned the hookah shop was the best actor.

    The story was really good however the acting was very played out. Disappointed but I still gave it 4 *.
    1da-50649

    Respite is a BAD movie

    I did not enjoy 'Respite'. First of all the dialogue was trite; the characters in no way communicate as normal people would. It's very stilted, formal and over dramatic. Second, the viewer comes away with no understanding of the abusers' internal rationale for their actions beyond the prurient, so the film offers no illumination or human insight on the issue it's attempting to address. Finally, the acting varied widely from a few decent performances to outright BAD-the ending scene is basically comical. In short, it's a film best forgotten.
    8micheler96

    A story that needs to be heard here

    This story is an important one & one where we can all agree must be told. I can see where the writers are bringing about an awareness for those who suffer at the hands of others.
    1SamanGar001

    Wish I could give it 0 stars

    I watched this movie because the trailer caught my interest a little, but I should have realized by the lame fight sequences and nobody actors that it is a waste of time. It's definitely not an action movie, and the writing sucks. Steer clear.

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Monte Bezell Project
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Cardinal XD
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      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
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