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The Box 2003 Directed by Richard Pepin

An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.

Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $1,000,000
Release Date 15 May 2003
99 mins
Cast
James Russo Frank Miles
Theresa Russell Dora Baker
Steve Railsback Jake Ragna
Jon Polito Michael Dickerson
Michael Rooker Detective Stafford
John Snyder Detective Miller
Joe Palese Mike Jennings
Andrée Bernard The Box (voice)
Carlos Lauchu Bartender
Ben Maccabee Prison Guard
Stephane Kay Olivier