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The Forger

The Forger

Never too late for a final blow

20145.81h 35m

Overview

A former child art prodigy and second generation petty thief arranges to buy his way out of prison to spend time with his ailing son, only to be forced to alter his plans and commit one more job for the man who financed his release.

Directed by Philip Martin
Written by Richard D'Ovidio
Produced by Rob Carliner, Al Corley, Bart Rosenblatt
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0M0

Top Cast

John Travolta

John Travolta

Raymond Cutter

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Joseph Cutter

Tye Sheridan

Tye Sheridan

Will Cutter

Abigail Spencer

Abigail Spencer

DEA Agent Catherine Paisley

Marcus Thomas

Marcus Thomas

Carl

Travis Aaron Wade

Travis Aaron Wade

Detective Devlin

Lyndon Smith

Lyndon Smith

Melanie

Anson Mount

Anson Mount

Tommy Keegan

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Kim

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Raul Carlos

Themes & Keywords

organized crimefamily dramatheftsecond chanceart theftlaw enforcementpolice surveillancecrime syndicatemoral dilemmafather son relationshipunderworldfake paintingcrime thrillerart forgerymaster forgercriminal artistrycriminal dealfbi investigationcriminal negotiationsuspense drama

About The Forger

The Forger is a thriller, crime, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of organized crime, family drama, theft, second chance, art theft, law enforcement. Directed by Philip Martin, it stars John Travolta, Christopher Plummer, Tye Sheridan. A former child art prodigy and second generation petty thief arranges to buy his way out of prison to spend time with his ailing son, only to be forced to alter his plans and commit one more job for the man who financed his release.

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