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The Samaritan

The Samaritan

20125.51h 30m

Overview

After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

Directed by David Weaver
Written by Elan Mastai, David Weaver
Produced by Suzanne Cheriton, Ben Murray, Tony Wosk
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $3K

Top Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Foley

Luke Kirby

Luke Kirby

Ethan

Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga

Iris

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Xavier

A.C. Peterson

A.C. Peterson

Miro

Gil Bellows

Gil Bellows

Bartender Bill

Aaron Poole

Aaron Poole

Jake

Tom McCamus

Tom McCamus

Deacon

Deborah Kara Unger

Deborah Kara Unger

Helena

Rob Archer

Rob Archer

Vernon Hicks

Themes & Keywords

prisondrug userevengeincestgrifterpaternity revealedparole officer

About The Samaritan

The Samaritan is a thriller film released in 2012 exploring themes of prison, drug use, revenge, incest, grifter, paternity revealed. Directed by David Weaver, it stars Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga. After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

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