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American Fishtrap

  • 2018
IMDb RATING
9.1/10
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American Fishtrap (2018)
ShortWestern

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  • Director
    • Chasen Parker
  • Writer
    • Chasen Parker
  • Stars
    • Lance A. Williams
    • Eddie Troy
    • Billy Loftus
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.1/10
    19
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chasen Parker
    • Writer
      • Chasen Parker
    • Stars
      • Lance A. Williams
      • Eddie Troy
      • Billy Loftus
    • 9User reviews
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    Lance A. Williams
    Lance A. Williams
    • Leon
    Eddie Troy
    Eddie Troy
    • Marcus
    Billy Loftus
    • Nathaniel
    Alan Trong
    Alan Trong
    • Mingo
    • (as Alan Nguyen)
    Chasen Parker
    Chasen Parker
    • Calvin
    • (as Chase Parker)
    Natalie Tischler
    Natalie Tischler
    • Rose
    Jessica Price
    • Gretta
    Michael O'Donnell
    Michael O'Donnell
    • Man in Black
    Chad Warren
    • Paw
    Brian Elder
    • Huckabay Brother
    Ty McLeod
    Ty McLeod
    • Gang Member
    Aaron Ruiz
    • Gang Member Miner
    Dakota Carroway
    • Gang Member Miner
    Taylor Alan
    • Huckabay Brother
    Charles Mitchell
    • Gang Member
    Dennis Moore
    • Gang Wagon Driver
    Tyler Courtney
    • Farmhand
    • Director
      • Chasen Parker
    • Writer
      • Chasen Parker
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    9nyckellytx

    Fantastic Short Film

    Chasen Parker, has wowed having been the writer and director of this short film shown at the Cannes Film Festival. The cinematography is flawless, the music fits the feel of the movie so well, and the characters are epic. The story flowed well in it's 30 minute slot. We get all the details we need and though it jumps from scene to scene, the transition works in this case. Lance A. Williams who plays the slave, Leon, is certainly an actor to be recognized and that last scene was quite the twist! No spoilers here! You wanna know? Go watch it. I gave a 9/10 because some sound effects were a bit distracting in one scene. That being the only flaw says a lot and I highly recommend this short film.
    10alexandrataylornicholson

    Loved it !

    I loved the film, actors were incredible and the scenery was so beautiful the ending caught me off guard completely and that's what makes its such a great film, not what you expect from your typical westerns , great job!
    9sbrills098

    An Intelligent and Well Crafted Western.

    Beautiful cinematography, well acted, and engaging story. It's 30 minute run time flies by, definitely give this one a watch.
    8chase-gibson080889

    Beautifully shot

    The cinematography was spectacular and worthy of note for this slow burning race across the Texas West. From scene to scene you are able to taste what the Director is feeling with his scenes and the execution is superb! Definitely worth a watch!
    9kirsty_walker62

    A Western with charm, gorgeous cinematography and a mesmerising score.

    If like me you don't often watch short films let alone Westerns, you should find yourself charmed by this debut from Chasen Parker. It packs a lot in it's running time moved along by gorgeous settings, scenery and a well judged score. The story starts simple enough with 2 brothers returning home after the civil war but before they even have time to rest they discover Marcus's wife Rose is missing and being held to ransom. Already woven into the theme is how they treat people of colour - and it's not a pretty sight. It made me feel quite uncomfortable and quickly led to me sympathasise with some characters more than others - especially their slave Leon. Their journey to rescue Rose moves along fairly quickly but is not uneventful with twists and turns on the way. This story has a lot of heart, great performances - including the director himself - playing a character assuredly much older than his true years - leading to a satisfying twist at the end. I wanted something different and interesting to watch and this hit the mark for me.

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    • Release date
      • 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Vietnamese
    • Filming locations
      • Burnet, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Rival Studios
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      • $7,000 (estimated)
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      • 2.4 : 1

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