Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Joaquin Phoenix | ... | Clay | |
Gregory Sporleder | ... | Earl | |
Georgina Cates | ... | Amanda | |
Scott Wilson | ... | Sheriff Mooney | |
Vince Vieluf | ... | Deputy Barney | |
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Wayne Brennan | ... | Minister |
Joseph D. Reitman | ... | Glen | |
Vince Vaughn | ... | Lester | |
Nicole Arlyn | ... | Gloria (as Nikki Arlyn) | |
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Jeff Olson | ... | Mark |
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Monica Moench | ... | Kimberly |
Kevin Rahm | ... | Bystander at Amanda's | |
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Jesse Bennett | ... | Dr. Jaffe |
Phil Morris | ... | Agent Reynard | |
Janeane Garofalo | ... | Agent Shelby |
Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend kill himself because of the on-going affair that Clay was having with the man's wife. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with their sexual affairs. Clay befriends a troubling serial killer. Written by BOB STEBBINS <stebinsbob@aol.com>
A story of double-double-cross and serial killing in Montana. From the first shot the film engages and won't let go. Joaquin Phoenix, Janeane Garofalo and Vince Vaughn take us on a trip that's simultaneously entertaining and harrowing.
Great music by John Lurie (aka Lounge Lizard, Down by Law, etc.), and featuring oldies that carry the merciless momentum of the film. Ridley Scott co-produced.Cinematography is evocative of My Own Private Idaho (it was filmed in Utah).
Director David Dobkin has his own strong signature, particularly his deft pulling together of the characters and the light comedy, but there were also elements of Jarmusch and Van Sant. Fine cast and an excellent film.