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The Outsider

The Outsider

Outgunned. Outnumbered. Out for blood.

20154.51h 34m

Overview

Revolves around a British military contractor Lex Walker who is told his daughter has died. When he arrives in Los Angeles and discovers the body is not hers, he begins an investigation.

Directed by Brian A. Miller
Written by Craig Fairbrass, Brian A. Miller
Produced by Mark Holder, Christine Holder, Phillip B. Goldfine
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0M0

Top Cast

Jason Patric

Jason Patric

Detective Klein

Craig Fairbrass

Craig Fairbrass

Lex

James Caan

James Caan

Schuuster

Shannon Elizabeth

Shannon Elizabeth

Margo

Melissa Ordway

Melissa Ordway

Samantha

Johnny Messner

Johnny Messner

Ricky

Brittney Alger

Brittney Alger

Girl 1

Greg Sproles

Greg Sproles

Gunman 2

Chelsea Bruland

Chelsea Bruland

Marissa

Tim Fields

Tim Fields

Detective Kennedy

Themes & Keywords

martial artslondon, englandhelicopterairplanehackerparent child relationshipfightdetectivemercenaryiraq war veteranmixed martial arts (mma)shootoutlos angeles, californiahome invasionmissing personcorporate crimeshotbar brawl

About The Outsider

The Outsider is a action, crime, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 2015 exploring themes of martial arts, london, england, helicopter, airplane, hacker, parent child relationship. Directed by Brian A. Miller, it stars Jason Patric, Craig Fairbrass, James Caan. Revolves around a British military contractor Lex Walker who is told his daughter has died. When he arrives in Los Angeles and discovers the body is not hers, he begins an investigation.

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