The Gray Man (2007)

Director:

Scott L. Flynn

Writer:

Lee Fontanella (screenplay)

Release Date:

2007 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Thriller

Plot:

Obsessive manhunt to identify and capture a despicable serial killer. |

Plot Keywords:

Serial Killer | Cannibalism | 1920s | 1930s | Child Murder

Cast

Patrick Bauchau	...	Albert Fish
Jack Conley	...	Det. Will King
John Aylward	...	Captain Ayers
Jillian Armenante	...	Delia Budd
Silas Weir Mitchell	...	Albert Fish, Jr.
Vyto Ruginis	...	Detective Maher
Mollie Milligan	...	Gertrude
Lexi Ainsworth	...	Grace Budd
Shaun Senter	...	Pale Boy
Ben Hall	...	Albert Budd
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Colin Anderson	...	Spanked Boy
Brett Bower	...	Lee Sicowski
Morgan Brown	...	Reporter #1
Jason Burkhart	...	John DeMarco
George Campbell	...	Coroner
Lisa Carnahan	...	Maggie
Darryl Cox	...	Desk Sargeant
Chamblee Ferguson	...	Defense Attorney
Bill Flynn	...	Frederic Wertham M.D.
Velinda Godfrey	...	Nurse
Jeff Griffin	...	Reporter
Christopher Hurt	...	Newspaper Boy
Shawn Jefferson	...	Officer Macdonald
Kent Jones	...	Scoutmaster
Aaron Kozak	...	Willie
Ian Leson	...	Cop
Calley Luman	...	Gloria DeMarco
Austin Majors	...	Boy Scout (voice)
Cayman Mitchell	...	Francis McDonnell
Joshua Morris	...	News Vendor
Allison Nevins	...	Mother #2
Dennis O'Neill	...	Oscar Downey
Jackson Pace	...	Billy Gaffney
Eric Parker	...	Edward Budd
Lucas Ross	...	Sailor
W. Jerome Stevenson	...	Janitor
Heather Surdukan	...	Mrs. Karlson
Paul T. Taylor	...	Western Union Manager
Laurel Whitsett	...	Miss Bruce

Also Known As:

Wisteria: The Story of Albert Fish (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for disturbing violent content including graphic descriptions of aberrant behavior, and some language.

Runtime:

Canada:98 min (Ontario)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R | Canada:14A (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA

Company:

Animationwerks

A visual treat

Period detective movie with outstanding craft and style. Albert Fish was one of the first serial killers to live and die in America in the early part of the last century. Although he committed crimes beyond comprehension, his tale was relatively unknown, until now.

The story is based on a solid script with emphasis on plot and character rather than gore and violence. This is not to say that this is a family movie. It just avoids the temptation of gratuitous violence and instead focuses on the human dimensions of the protagonists. The story follows Detective King on his obsessive manhunt as he assembles the clues to establish the killer's identity. At the same time, it attempts to read into the mind of the killer, even portraying a bit of his human side.

There are great performances by Patrick Bauchau (Fish) and Jack Conley (Detective King). In addition, the stars of the movie was the stellar photography by Dave Rudd, and the production design by Jennifer Gentile. Given the modest budget, the film convincingly captures the feel of New York in the 1920s and 1930s. The art department went to great lengths to recreate the slightest period details. And yes, it was shot on actual 35 mm film, in unsurpassed color. A visual feast.