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Black Water Transit

  • 2009
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Black Water Transit (2009)
CrimeDrama

Story follows the divergent agendas of criminals, cops and lawyers as they collide over a shipment of illegal firearms and a double homicide. Earl Pike, a criminal, tries to get his family's... Read allStory follows the divergent agendas of criminals, cops and lawyers as they collide over a shipment of illegal firearms and a double homicide. Earl Pike, a criminal, tries to get his family's illegal gun collection to a safe haven.Story follows the divergent agendas of criminals, cops and lawyers as they collide over a shipment of illegal firearms and a double homicide. Earl Pike, a criminal, tries to get his family's illegal gun collection to a safe haven.

  • Director
    • Tony Kaye
  • Writers
    • Matthew Chapman
    • Carsten Stroud
  • Stars
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • Stephen Dorff
    • Karl Urban
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Tony Kaye
    • Writers
      • Matthew Chapman
      • Carsten Stroud
    • Stars
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Stephen Dorff
      • Karl Urban
    • 1User review
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    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Jack
    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Nicky
    Karl Urban
    Karl Urban
    • Earl Pike
    Brittany Snow
    Brittany Snow
    • Sardoonah
    Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler
    • Casey Spandau
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Valeriana Schick
    Leslie Easterbrook
    Leslie Easterbrook
    • Bet Tannen
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Frank Vermillion
    Mickey Sumner
    Mickey Sumner
    • Attractive Hotel Receptionist
    Evan Ross
    Evan Ross
    • Gary Vermillion
    Sam Medina
    Sam Medina
    • Hardcore Prisoner
    Alex Sol
    Alex Sol
    • Jimmy Rock
    Justin Martin
    Justin Martin
    • Tynee
    Larnell Stovall
    Larnell Stovall
    • Lynch
    Ime Etuk
    Ime Etuk
    • African Ship Captain
    Annalee Autumn
    Annalee Autumn
    • Sardoonah's Friend
    M. Jearl Vinot
    • Police Officer
    Jan Falk
    Jan Falk
    • Lucinda Vermillion
    • Director
      • Tony Kaye
    • Writers
      • Matthew Chapman
      • Carsten Stroud
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      In February 2007, Tony Kaye replaced Samuel Bayer as the director, causing the filming to be postponed to April.

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    "Black Water Transit" (2009) is a crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye.

    "Black Water Transit" (2009) is a crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye. The movie follows the divergent agendas of criminals, cops, and lawyers as they collide over a shipment of illegal firearms and a double homicide. Here's a review:

    Plot Summary: The film centers around Earl Pike (played by Karl Urban), a criminal who tries to get his family's illegal gun collection to a safe haven. As the story unfolds, we witness the complex interactions between various characters, each with their own motivations and secrets.

    Review: "Black Water Transit" is a gritty and intense crime drama. The film doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of its characters' lives. Karl Urban delivers a solid performance as the conflicted Earl Pike, torn between loyalty and survival. The ensemble cast, including Brittany Snow, Stephen Dorff, and Laurence Fishburne, adds depth to the narrative.

    Director Tony Kaye infuses the movie with a raw energy, capturing the tension and moral ambiguity. The New Orleans setting provides a fitting backdrop for the unfolding drama. While the pacing occasionally falters, the film keeps you engaged with its unpredictable twists.
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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2009 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Capitol Films
      • Film & Entertainment VIP Medienfonds 4 GmbH & Co. KG (I)
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      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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