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The Box

The Box

20033.81h 39m

Overview

An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.

Directed by Richard Pepin
Written by James Russo
Produced by Yakov Bentsvi, Richard Pepin, David Shoshan
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

James Russo

James Russo

Frank Miles

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Dora Baker

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Stan

Mark Parra

Mark Parra

Steve

Steve Railsback

Steve Railsback

Jake Ragna

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Michael Dickerson

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Detective Stafford

John Snyder

John Snyder

Detective Miller

Lee Weaver

Lee Weaver

Joe

J

Joe Palese

Mike Jennings

About The Box

The Box is a drama, action, thriller, romance film released in 2003. Directed by Richard Pepin, it stars James Russo, Theresa Russell, Brad Dourif. An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.

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