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Release Date:
6 September 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
When you're searching for a killer... the last suspect you want to see is your son.Plot:
Vincent Lamarca, whose father was executed for a 1950s kidnapping of a child, grew up to become a police officer, only to see his own son become a murderer. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(10 articles)
Franco Made A Success Of Homeless Weekend (From WENN. 10 August 2008, 4:25 PM, PDT)
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(From The AV Club. 7 August 2008, 3:35 PM, PDT)
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Gritty Drama More Than A Crime Film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert De Niro | ... | Vincent LaMarca | |
| Frances McDormand | ... | Michelle | |
| James Franco | ... | Joey | |
| Eliza Dushku | ... | Gina | |
| William Forsythe | ... | Spyder | |
| Patti LuPone | ... | Maggie (as Patti Lupone) | |
| Anson Mount | ... | Dave Simon | |
| John Doman | ... | Henderson | |
| Brian Tarantina | ... | Snake | |
| Drena De Niro | ... | Vanessa Hansen | |
| Michael P. Moran | ... | Herb | |
| Nestor Serrano | ... | Rossi | |
| Matthew Cowles | ... | Arnie | |
| Linda Emond | ... | Margery | |
| Cyrus Farmer | ... | Carl |
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Also Known As:
Mark of a Murderer (USA) (working title)The Suspect (Philippines: English title)
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Rated R for language, drug use and some violence.Parents Guide:
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108 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R (certificate #38840) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Malaysia:18SG (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Portugal:M/12 (original rating) | Singapore:M18 | New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Brazil:16 | Canada:14A | Finland:K-15 | Germany:12 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Philippines:R-13 | Spain:13 | UK:15 (original rating) | UK:18 (video rating) (2003) | Canada:A (Ontario)Fun Stuff
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The character of Bree, played by Stephi Lineburg, is named after the director's younger sister. moreGoofs:
Continuity: La Marca is shot in the left shoulder, yet the blood stain is on the right as he lies on the ground. moreQuotes:
Medical Examiner: Give me a break, I had to jerk off twice this morning just to get my heart started! moreSoundtrack:
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This is a somewhat run-of-the-mill modern-day crime movie elevated by the presence of actor Robert De Niro. He plays a policeman who is a father to his druggie son, who is accused of murder.
"Vincent LaMarca" (De Niro) is torn between the guilt of being an absentee father to his kid ("Joey," played by James Franco) but still loving him enough to help him and yet still be a good, honest cop.
This is a gritty film, a bid sordid in spots. The locale is a grimy Atlantici City-type on-the- skids town by the ocean. It isn't pretty. As tough as the story can be, it's still interesting and recommended as a decent crime film. Actually, it's much more of a drama than an action-crime film....but I liked it. It's an interesting character study, as well.