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4.9

The Box

CrimeDramaThrillerR

Duration

1h 39m

Release

15 May 2003

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

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.

Plot

When Frank comes out of prison, and meets Marie, it's a start of a new life, until she accidentally kills her abusive night club owner-ex. Frank helps burying him, when they discover a box, which turns their life upside down.

Cast

James RussoTheresa RussellBrad Dourif

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 4.9/10

Details

Director

Richard Pepin

Writers

James Russo

Budget

$1,000,000

Awards

1 win
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