White Man's Burden (1995)
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- R
- 1h 29min
- Drama, Thriller
- 01 Dec 1995 (USA)
- Movie
In an alternative America where African-Americans and White Americans have reversed cultural roles, a white factory worker kidnaps a black factory owner for dismissing him over perceived disdain.
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Cast verified as complete
| John Travolta | ... |
Pinnock
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| Harry Belafonte | ... |
Thaddeus
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| Kelly Lynch | ... |
Marsha
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| Margaret Avery | ... |
Megan
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| Tom Bower | ... |
Stanley
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| Andrew Lawrence | ... |
Donnie
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| Bumper Robinson | ... |
Martin
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| Tom Wright | ... |
Lionel
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| Sheryl Lee Ralph | ... |
Roberta
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Judith Drake | ... |
Dorothy
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| Robert Gossett | ... |
John
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| Wesley Thompson | ... |
Williams
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| Tom Nolan | ... |
Johansson
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| Willie C. Carpenter | ... |
Marcus
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| Michael Beach | ... |
Policeman #1 Outside Bar
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Lee Duncan | ... |
Policeman #2 Outside Bar
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Wanda-Lee Evans | ... |
Renee
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| Lawrence A. Mandley | ... |
Sheriff #1 at Eviction
(as Lawrence Mandley)
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William Hendry | ... |
Sheriff #2 at Eviction
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| Thom Barry | ... |
Landlord
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| Carrie Snodgress | ... |
Josine
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Brian Brophy | ... |
Bank Teller
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| Chelsea Lagos | ... |
Cheryl
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| Duane R. Shepard Sr. | ... |
Maitre D' at Fashion Show
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| Bert Remsen | ... |
Hot Dog Vendor
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| Steve Wilcox | ... |
1st Youth at Hot Dog Stand
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| Jason Kristofer | ... |
Youth at Hot Dog Stand
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| Seth Green | ... |
Youth at Hot Dog Stand
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| Alexis Arquette | ... |
Panhandler
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Larry Nash | ... |
Policeman at Gas Station
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Mae Elvis | ... |
11 Year Old Girl
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Dean Hallo | ... |
Charles
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| Kerry Remsen | ... |
Pregnant Woman at Bus Stop
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| Googy Gress | ... |
Bystander at Bus Stop
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| Lisa Dinkins | ... |
Shooting Policewoman
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Lawrence T. Wrentz | ... |
Shooting Policeman
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| Steve Larson | ... |
Bottle Thrower
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| Lawrence Bender | ... |
Bar Patron #1
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| Matt O'Toole | ... |
Bar Patron #2
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Iain Jones | ... |
Bar Patron #3
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| Janet Hubert | ... |
Dinner Guest
(as Janet Hubert-Whitten)
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Attallah Shabazz | ... |
Dinner Guest
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Willette Klausner | ... |
Dinner Guest
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David C. Harvey | ... |
Factory Worker
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Amy Powell | ... |
Newscaster
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Keith Collier | ... |
Dancer
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Annamarie Simmons | ... |
Dancer
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Rosie Tenison | ... |
Detective
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Manny Jacobson | ... |
Manny Jacobson
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| Dondré T. Whitfield | ... |
Terrence
(as Dondre Whitfield)
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| Ingrid Rogers | ... |
Taylor
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Annette Goodman | ... |
Candy Maker (uncredited)
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| Khris Kaneff | ... |
Bald Thug (uncredited)
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| Eddie Marrero | ... |
Drug Dealer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Desmond Nakano | ||
Written by
| Desmond Nakano | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Lawrence Bender | ... | producer |
| Paul Hellerman | ... | co-producer |
| JoAnn Fregalette Jansen | ... | associate producer |
| Yves Marmion | ... | executive producer: UGC Images |
Music by
| Howard Shore | ||
Cinematography by
| Willy Kurant | ||
Editing by
| Nancy Richardson | ||
Editorial Department
| Alyson Evans | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Sarah Flack | ... | assistant editor |
| Chris Innis | ... | assistant editor |
| Guillaume Lemoine | ... | first assistant editor |
| Sandra Montiel | ... | assistant editor |
| Ben Parker | ... | post-production assistant |
| Keith Parrish | ... | color timer |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Pietro Scalia | ... | consulting editor |
| Jeff Swafford | ... | post-production assistant |
| Karen Wanderman | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Mary Gail Artz | ||
| Barbara Cohen | ||
Production Design by
| Naomi Shohan | ||
Art Direction by
| John Ivo Gilles | ||
Set Decoration by
| Evette Knight | ... | (as Evette Siegel) |
Costume Design by
| Isis Mussenden | ||
Makeup Department
| Merc Arceneaux | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Barbara Augustus | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Iain Jones | ... | hair consultant / hair designer |
| Harold Melvin | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Belafonte |
| Judy Murdock | ... | key makeup artist |
| Maxine Rennes-Gunderson | ... | key hair stylist |
| Saundora Vickers | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Eric Davies | ... | second unit manager |
| Shelly Glasser | ... | production supervisor |
| Paul Hellerman | ... | production manager |
| Heidi Vogel | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tia Ardran | ... | second second assistant director |
| Lisa Demaine | ... | first assistant director (as Lisa Campbell) |
| Karen E. Frischmann | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Eric Beauchamp | ... | painter (as Eric W. Beauchamp) |
| Kevin Beauchamp | ... | painter (as Kevin S. Beauchamp) |
| Lori Benson | ... | painter |
| Bridget Cardenas | ... | painter |
| Martin Charles | ... | assistant art director |
| Colin De Rouin | ... | set designer |
| Gregory Diggins | ... | carpenter (as Gregory M. Diggins) |
| Christopher P. Garr | ... | construction coordinator |
| John J. Grevera | ... | set dresser / swing gang |
| Fred Haft | ... | set dresser / swing gang |
| Brian J. Hahn | ... | carpenter (as Brian Hahn) |
| Kenneth Halverson | ... | carpenter (as Kenny Halverson) |
| Keith Haugen | ... | labor foreman |
| Ernest Hernandez | ... | carpenter |
| Alex Hillkurtz | ... | storyboard artist (as Alex Hill) |
| Jean Hodges | ... | prop food stylist |
| Jonathan R. Hodges | ... | property master |
| Eric Kelly | ... | set dresser / swing gang |
| Darryl Lee | ... | carpenter (as Darryl 'Shim' Lee) |
| Mike Malone | ... | on-set dresser |
| Al Martinez | ... | painter (as Al N. Martinez) |
| Timothy McGroarty | ... | laborer (as Tim McGroarty) |
| Matthew McKenna | ... | construction location foreman (as Matthew 'Talon' McKenna) |
| Andy Morel | ... | carpenter |
| Jefferson Murff | ... | set dresser / swing gang |
| Tamara Murphy | ... | assistant property master |
| Charles Randolph | ... | art department production assistant (as Charles Jason Randolph) |
| Kenneth Robertson | ... | painter (as Kenneth H. Robertson) |
| Woodward Romine Jr. | ... | paint foreman |
| Danny Romo | ... | tattoo artist |
| Liz Shaner | ... | painter |
| Abigail Sheiner | ... | art department coordinator |
| Brett V. Shirley | ... | set dresser / swing gang |
| Jonathan Spirk | ... | carpenter |
| Patrick M. Sullivan Jr. | ... | set designer |
| Vartan 'V.T.' Tashjian | ... | set dresser / swing gang |
| Kem White | ... | painter (as Kim R. White) |
| Gary E. Wicker | ... | carpenter |
| Thomas Scott Williamson | ... | carpenter (as Thomas Williams) |
| Steven E. Wise | ... | painter |
| Richard D. Wright | ... | lead man / set dresser |
| Lance B. Zeck | ... | prop buyer |
| Katharine Watford Cook | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Candi Guterres | ... | property assistant (uncredited) |
| Maralee Zediker | ... | assistant set decorator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Blufer | ... | sound effects recordist |
| Vincent Cassaro | ... | second assistant sound editor |
| Tom E. Dahl | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Zack Davis | ... | adr editor |
| Ezra Dweck | ... | foley mixer |
| Gordon Ecker | ... | supervising foley editor |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | ... | stereo sound consultant |
| John Michael Fanaris | ... | sound effects coordinator |
| Sukey Fontelieu | ... | foley editor |
| Gregg Harris | ... | boom operator |
| Wayne Heitman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Glenn Hoskinson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Holly Huckins | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Victor Iorillo | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Doc Kane | ... | adr mixer |
| Ken King | ... | production sound mixer |
| Dawn Kratofil | ... | sound effects coordinator |
| Kimberly Ellen Lowe | ... | sound effects editor (as Kimberly Lowe Voigt) |
| Steve Mann | ... | sound effects editor |
| Blake Marion | ... | sound effects coordinator |
| Anthony Milch | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rocky Moriana Jr. | ... | sound effects editor |
| Howard Neiman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | ... | foley editor |
| Larry Pitman | ... | dubbing recordist |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley walker (as Joanie Rowe) |
| Sean Rowe | ... | foley walker |
| Shawn Sykora | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tim Tuchrello | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Christina Tucker | ... | adr mixer |
| Bill Weinman | ... | adr assistant |
| Richard E. Yawn | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| John E. Gray | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Dale Newkirk | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Brett Newkirk | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Chuck Borden | ... | stunts |
| Eric Chambers | ... | stunts |
| Dustin Courtney | ... | stunts |
| Ken Lesco | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Irving E. Lewis | ... | stunts |
| Scott McElroy | ... | stunts |
| 'Wild' Bill Mock | ... | stunts |
| Mark Riccardi | ... | stunts |
| Von L. Roddy | ... | stunts |
| Jerry Teeple | ... | stunts |
| William Washington | ... | stunts |
| Tony Zeller | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Bodin | ... | grip |
| Scott Browner | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Christopher A. Cash | ... | electrician |
| Michelle Crenshaw | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Dejon Ellis | ... | grip |
| Nicholas Franchot | ... | best boy grip |
| Renan Galindo | ... | electrician |
| Chris Haarhoff | ... | steadicam operator |
| Lamar D. Houston | ... | electrician |
| Earl Joachim | ... | electrician |
| David Kagen | ... | electrician |
| Michael Levine | ... | camera operator |
| Rob Lewbel | ... | electrician |
| Bob Marshak | ... | unit still photographer |
| Diallo McLinn | ... | camera loader |
| Gregg 'Deadair' Norton | ... | grip |
| Ngoli Vukani Nyirenda | ... | electrician |
| Robert Oliva | ... | grip |
| Larry Pausback | ... | best boy electric |
| Christopher Reid | ... | grip |
| David 'D.R.' Rhineer | ... | second assistant camera |
| Greg Rhineer | ... | first assistant camera |
| Andy Shuttleworth | ... | steadicam operator |
| Woogie Thomas | ... | key grip (as Woogi Thomas) |
| R. Gern Trowbridge | ... | electrician |
| Vance Trussell | ... | gaffer |
| Patrick Warren | ... | grip |
| James D. Wickman | ... | dolly grip |
| Phillip Darlington | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Jerry L. Mandley | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Cindy Epping | ... | casting assistant |
| Lynda Halligan | ... | casting associate (as Linda Halligan) |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Jeff Olan | ... | extras casting: Rainbow Casting Service |
| Terry Zarchi | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Herman Hudson Jr. | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Maud Kersnowski | ... | set costumer |
| Steffani Lincecum | ... | seamstress |
| Denise Martinez | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Susan Boskon | ... | assistant location manager |
| Renee M. Clare | ... | location assistant |
| Wayne Middleton | ... | location manager |
| Leora Tobias | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Spring Aspers | ... | music coordinator |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
| Michael Lang | ... | musician: organ solos |
| Andrew W. Leary | ... | executive in charge of soundtracks: Atlantic Records |
| Pilar McCurry | ... | music supervisor |
| Jennifer Pyken | ... | music coordinator |
| John Richards | ... | music mixer / music recordist |
| Angie Rubin | ... | assistant music editor |
| Ellen Segal | ... | music editor |
| Howard Shore | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| David Taghioff | ... | music coordinator |
| Happy Walters | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sydney Gilner | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mike Barattini | ... | driver: honeywagon (as Michael A. Barattini) |
| Andrew Broomhead | ... | driver |
| James O. Campbell | ... | driver |
| Jeff Coffman | ... | driver (as Jeffrey A. Coffman) |
| Héctor G. Gallardo | ... | driver: production van (as Hector G. Gallardo) |
| Gary A. Gamble | ... | driver: Mr. Belafonte (as Gary Gamble) |
| Ben C. Giller | ... | driver: props truck |
| Jeffrey Huddleston | ... | driver (as Jeff Hudleston) |
| Nelson Jones | ... | driver (as Buck Jones) |
| Paul Jones | ... | driver |
| Michael Keys | ... | driver |
| James Lowder | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Robert McCord | ... | transportation captain |
| Kevin Pullen | ... | driver (as Kevin T. Pullen) |
| John Simanovich | ... | driver |
| Ron Volpe | ... | driver |
| Ron Zupancic | ... | driver: Mr. Travolta |
Additional Crew
| Meron Abebe | ... | fashion show model |
| Leah Ahuja | ... | fashion show model |
| Kerry Anderson | ... | police technical advisor |
| Heather Ann Archer | ... | assistant accountant |
| Shelley Ballance | ... | media consultant |
| Gina Belafonte | ... | dialogue coach: Mr. Belafonte |
| Michael Bodnarchek | ... | television segment producer |
| Nina Brown | ... | police technical advisor |
| Susan Carragher | ... | clearance supervisor |
| Cen | ... | fashion show model |
| Diane Charles | ... | fashion show model |
| Kelly Cobb | ... | fashion coordinator |
| Angie Lee Cobbs | ... | assistant to director |
| Shannon Davidson | ... | model coordinator |
| Cindy Epping | ... | stand-in |
| Sarah Finlayson | ... | publicity intern |
| Gregg A. Friedman | ... | office production assistant |
| Jennifer Gimenez | ... | fashion show model |
| Chris Gongora | ... | accounting intern |
| Carlos K. Goodman | ... | legal: A Band Apart (as Carlos Goodman) |
| Regina Grizpenc | ... | fashion show model |
| John Hayden | ... | stand-in |
| Cheri Jacobs | ... | production coordinator |
| Doug Johnson | ... | stand-in |
| Paul Jones | ... | mechanic |
| Richard W. Kopenhefer | ... | labor attorney |
| Carrie L.A. | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Rick Lange | ... | set production assistant |
| Eddie Lee | ... | producer's intern |
| Tomorrow Leigh | ... | fashion show model |
| Alisha Louis | ... | fashion show model |
| Joan Lucas-Turgeon | ... | assistant accountant |
| Francine M. Maroukian | ... | clearance supervisor |
| Courtney McDonnell | ... | assistant to producer |
| Katherine Moore | ... | publicity / unit publicist |
| R.J. Nicholas | ... | accounting assistant |
| Ben Parker | ... | office production assistant |
| Audley Ransom | ... | office production assistant |
| Tracy Reese | ... | fashion show |
| Deandre 'Silky' Russell | ... | set production assistant |
| Michael L. Ryan | ... | set medic / technical advisor |
| Shelia Sadler | ... | fashion show model |
| Billy Salsberg | ... | stand-in |
| Lisa Shibata | ... | fashion show model |
| Katherine Singleton | ... | fashion show model |
| Cindy Stox | ... | fashion show model |
| Sam Travolta | ... | assistant: Mr. Travolta (as Samuel J. Travolta) |
| Terry Trebilcock | ... | craft service |
| Karla Tyson | ... | police technical advisor |
| Sandra Ward | ... | fashion show model |
| Marta Wiggs-Gebo | ... | fashion show model |
| Sherry Williams | ... | fashion show model |
| Alex L. Worman | ... | production notes |
| Zane | ... | post-production accountant / production accountant |
Thanks
| Sheila Bastite | ... | special thanks |
| Aaron Bender | ... | special thanks |
| Joëlle Bentolila | ... | special thanks |
| Teresa Benzwie | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Camp | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Crabbe | ... | special thanks |
| Nicole David | ... | special thanks |
| Juliana Donald | ... | special thanks (as Juli Donald) |
| August L. Freundlich | ... | special thanks (as Dr. August L. Freundlich) |
| Brian Gersh | ... | special thanks |
| Karen Hamburger-Lieberman | ... | special thanks |
| Rick Hess | ... | special thanks |
| Tim James | ... | special thanks |
| Karl McIntosh | ... | special thanks |
| Fumi Nakano | ... | special thanks |
| Lane Nakano | ... | special thanks |
| Arnold Rifkin | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Sarnoff | ... | special thanks |
| Mike Simpson | ... | special thanks |
| Dominique Sire | ... | special thanks |
| Cindy Jo Stanberry | ... | special thanks |
| Lee Stollman | ... | special thanks |
| Beth Swofford | ... | special thanks |
| Quentin Tarantino | ... | special thanks |
| Fred Westheimer | ... | special thanks |
| Joe Whitaker | ... | special thanks |
| Boaz Yakin | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- A Band Apart
- Chromatic
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- Rysher Entertainment
- Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC)
Distributors
- Savoy Pictures (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1995) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1995) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Mikado Film (1995) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sociedad Kino Visión (1995) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Norsk Filmdistribusjon (1996) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Film (1996) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- UGC-Fox Distribution (UFD) (1996) (France) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Roadshow Entertainment Video (1996) (Australia) (VHS) (video premiere)
- Roadshow Films (1996) (Australia) (video premiere)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Indaco Pictures (2005) (Italy)
- Cargo Records (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- Lumière Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story takes place in alternative America where the blacks are members of social elite, and whites are inhabitants of inner city ghettos. Louis Pinnock is a struggling white worker in a chocolate factory, loving husband and father of two children. While delivering a package for black CEO Thaddeus Thomas, he is mistaken for a voyeur and, as a result, loses his job, gets beaten by black cops and his family gets evicted from their home. Desperate, Pinnock takes a deadly weapon and kidnaps Thomas, demanding justice, but the fight he will have to finish will cost him more than his job was ever worth.
Written by Dragan Antulov |
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| Taglines | Two men at odds in a world turned upside down. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Quentin Tarantino urged both John Travolta and Kelly Lynch to act in the film. Tarantino's production company, A Band Apart, produced the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in White Man's Burden/Last Summer in the Hamptons/Wild Bill/The Journey of August King/Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dream Baby See more » |
| Quotes |
[Last lines. Mrs. Pinnock has just refused to accept from Mr. Thomas the money he owed her husband]
Thaddeus Thomas: Why don't you keep it? I can give you some more if you think... if you think it's not enough. Marsha Pinnock: How much is enough, Mr. Thomas? How much will ever be enough? [turns, shuts the door and walks away] See more » |