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The Keeper

The Keeper

Even acts of mercy have a price.

19955.01h 32m

Overview

Paul Lamont, a corrections officer and law student, leads a comfortable if culturally bankrupt, middle-class existence. Lamont's marriage is already in trouble when he bails out a mysterious Haitian, Jean Baptiste, in the belief that Baptiste has been wrongly accused. Baptiste insinuates himself in Lamont's life and leads him on a journey of discovery. Lamont then finds that acts of conscience can have unforeseen consequences.

Directed by Joe Brewster
Written by Joe Brewster
Produced by Joe Brewster
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Top Cast

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Paul Lamont

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Angela Lamont

Isaach de Bankolé

Isaach de Bankolé

Jean Baptiste

Ron Brice

Ron Brice

Clarence ross

O.L. Duke

O.L. Duke

Baker

Novella Nelson

Novella Nelson

Mrs. Lemont, Mother

Shiek Mahmud-Bey

Shiek Mahmud-Bey

Majhid

Laurence Mason

Laurence Mason

Jordi

M

Mitch Marchand

Harton

A

Alvaleta Guess

Officer Jones

About The Keeper

The Keeper is a drama, thriller, crime film released in 1995. Directed by Joe Brewster, it stars Giancarlo Esposito, Regina Taylor, Isaach de Bankolé. Paul Lamont, a corrections officer and law student, leads a comfortable if culturally bankrupt, middle-class existence. Lamont's marriage is already in trouble when he bails out a mysterious Haitian, Jean Baptiste, in the belief that Baptiste has been wrongly accused. Baptiste insinuates himself in Lamont's life and leads him on a journey of discovery. Lamont then finds that acts of conscience can have unforeseen consequences.

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