A New York drug dealer is kidnapped, and his wife must try to come up with the money and drugs to free him from his abductors before Christmas.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Drea de Matteo | ... |
The Wife
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| Lillo Brancato | ... |
The Husband
(as Lillo Brancato Jr.)
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Lisa Valens | ... |
Lisa, the Daughter
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| Ice-T | ... |
The Kidnapper
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| Victor Argo | ... |
Louie
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Denia Brache | ... |
Louie's Wife
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| Janis Corsair | ... |
Shopper 1
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| Gloria Irizarry | ... |
Aunt
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Naomi Morales | ... |
The Niece
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| Andrew Fiscella | ... |
Accomplice No. 1
(as Andy Fiscella)
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Thomas Murray | ... |
Accomplice No. 2
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Edwin Martinez | ... |
Accomplice No. 3
(as Edwin 'Eddie' Martinez)
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Anne Ackerman | ... |
Shopper No. 2
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John Robert Tramutola | ... |
Child Scrooge
(as John R. Tramatola III)
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| Meredith Ostrom | ... |
Elfie
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Dan Sweeney | ... |
Santa Claus
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Andrew Lasky | ... |
Security Guard
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Bersalde Vega | ... |
Toy Store Manager
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James R. Bilz | ... |
High Rise Doorman
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Raymond 'Voodoo Ray' Ultarte | ... |
Parking Attendant
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Luis Santos | ... |
Tio
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| Nelson Vasquez | ... |
Niece's Husband
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Orran Farmer | ... |
Sucio
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Jamal Simmons | ... |
Trey
(as Jamal 'Redrum' Simmons)
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| Oscar Tevez | ... |
Gypsy Cab Driver
(as Oscar S. Tevez)
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Rosa Nino | ... |
Gypsy Cab Driver's Wife
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Clarence Dorsey | ... |
Bronx Dealer No. 1
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| Begonya Plaza | ... |
Tio's Wife
(as Begonia Plaza)
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| Roman Rivera | ... |
Felipe
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Javier Nunez | ... |
Felipe's Brother
(as Javier 'Java' Núñez)
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Jay 'J-Dog' Dog | ... |
Felipe's Bodyguard
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Frank Cuervo | ... |
Bike Pick Up Man
(as Frank Antonio 'Anthony' Cuervo)
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| Anthony Ortiz | ... |
Latino Dealer No. 1
(as Anthony 'Dust' Ortiz)
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| Benny Nieves | ... |
Priest
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Victor Pagan | ... |
Needy P.R. Husband
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| Antone Pagán | ... |
Swag Shop Owner
(as Antone Pagan)
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Yolanda Nieto | ... |
Needy P.R. Wife
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Louise Colon | ... |
Neighbor
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Petra Quinones | ... |
Stash Pad Old Lady
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Jose 'Pepe' Castillo | ... |
Guitarist
(as Jose Castillo)
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| Carlos Leon | ... |
Husband's Friend
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Raul Acosta | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Anthony Rodriguez | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Jarol Ceralios | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Juan De La Cruz | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Jesús Martínez Jr. | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Felix Taveras | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Amilcar Torres | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Idelfonso Gutierrez | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Fabio Lovera | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Ramel De La Cruz | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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Ari Mayzick | ... |
Toystore Employee
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Edwin Vazquez | ... |
Night Club Band Member
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John Bryant | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Joanne Clare | ... |
Dance Instructor (uncredited)
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Francisco De Arriba | ... |
Undercover Cop (uncredited)
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Luis Gonell | ... |
Club patron (uncredited)
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Jamie Gonzalez | ... |
Drug Dealer / Bodyguard (uncredited)
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| Lola Pagnani | ... |
Club patron (uncredited)
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| Daria Rumi | ... |
Party Doll Guy's Wife (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Abel Ferrara | ||
Written by
| Cassandra De Jesus | ... | (story) |
| Abel Ferrara | ... | (screenplay) |
| Scott Pardo | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| John P. Adams | ... | line producer |
| Barry Amato | ... | executive producer |
| Stefano Celesti | ... | executive producer |
| Cassandra De Jesus | ... | associate producer |
| Frank DeCurtis | ... | co-producer |
| Denis Heraud | ... | co-producer |
| Pierre Kalfon | ... | producer |
| Richard Klug | ... | co-producer |
| Tony Trimarco | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Schoolly D | ... | (as Schoolly D.) |
Cinematography by
| Ken Kelsch | ||
Editing by
| Patricia Bowers | ||
| Bill Pankow | ||
| Suzanne Pillsbury | ||
Editorial Department
| Evelyn Arroyo | ... | editorial consultant |
| Mike Fay | ... | assistant film editor (as Michael Fay) |
| Dave Pultz | ... | color timer (as David Pultz) |
Casting By
| Louis DiGiaimo | ... | (as Louis Digiaimo) |
Production Design by
| Frank DeCurtis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Guido DeCurtis | ||
Costume Design by
| Debra Tennenbaum | ||
Makeup Department
| Maryann Marchetti | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Evelyne Noraz | ... | key makeup artist |
| Thom Timan | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Stefano Celesti | ... | production manager |
| Frank DeCurtis | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Vebe Borge | ... | first assistant director |
| Louis Guerra | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Dimitri Apletchef | ... | set dresser |
| Dan Aronson | ... | set dresser |
| Julia Barraclough | ... | scenic artist |
| Shirley Belwood | ... | assistant property master (as Shirley Bellwood) |
| James R. Bilz | ... | property master |
| Ewok | ... | graffiti artist |
| Chris Jordan | ... | on-set dresser |
| Michael Leather | ... | set dresser |
| Karen Mandelbaum | ... | stained glass icons |
| Marcus Mazza | ... | graffiti artist |
| Jonathan Rose | ... | assistant set decorator |
Sound Department
| Ken Hahn | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Hassler | ... | audio post-production: Sync Sound, Inc. |
| David Jaunai | ... | adr mixer |
| Raymond Karpicki | ... | dialogue editor |
| Thomas Kodros | ... | stereo sound technician: Dolby (as Tom Kodros) |
| Lawrence Loewinger | ... | boom operator (as Larry Loewinger) |
| Bill Marino | ... | audio post-production: Sync Sound, Inc. |
| Dow McKeever | ... | sound effects editor |
| Marsha McKeever | ... | sound editor |
| Jeff Pullman | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Ruschak | ... | adr mixer |
| Robert Taz Larrea | ... | boom operator (as Robert Larrea) |
| Karl Wasserman | ... | boom operator |
| Rick Wessler | ... | foley artist |
| Alfredo Viteri | ... | sound utility (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Daniel Beaman | ... | best boy grip (as Dan Beaman) |
| John Clifford | ... | still photographer |
| Angelo Di Giacomo | ... | first assistant camera (as Angelo Digiacomo) |
| Pat Donovan | ... | company grip (as Patrick Donovan) |
| Steve Drellich | ... | camera operator (as Steven L. Drellich) |
| Richard Eliano | ... | camera operator |
| John Flanagan | ... | company electrician |
| Pyare Fortunato | ... | first assistant camera |
| Damian Gonzales | ... | company electrician |
| Tim Guinness | ... | gaffer (as Timothy Guinness) |
| Alec Hirschfeld | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Kummert | ... | key grip |
| Dennis A. Livesey | ... | first assistant camera (as Dennis Livesey) |
| James Mah | ... | company electrician |
| Tim McAuliffe | ... | best boy electric |
| Thomas McGrath Woods | ... | company grip (as Tom Woods) |
| John Paul McIntyre | ... | dolly grip (as Jack McIntyre) |
| George Pattison | ... | camera operator |
| Mike Price | ... | company electrician |
| Collin Quinlan | ... | company electrician |
| Larry Riley | ... | still photographer |
| Kory Salomone | ... | first assistant camera (as Kory Salamone) |
| Mike Sime | ... | video playback technician |
| Justin Vanson | ... | company grip |
Casting Department
| Stephanie Corsalini | ... | additional casting |
| Lou DiGiaimo Jr. | ... | additional casting (as Lou Digiaimo Jr.) |
| Jessy Terrero | ... | extras casting: T & T Casting |
| Ulysses Terrero | ... | extras casting: T & T Casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nina Johnston | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Pamela Kezal | ... | additional wardrobe (as Pam Kezal) |
| Yvette Stapleton | ... | assistant wardrobe supervisor |
| Julia Van Vliet | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Michael Anthony | ... | location manager |
| Michael Fucci | ... | assistant location manager |
| Clare Lord | ... | location assistant |
| Phil Schulz | ... | location scout (as Philip L. Shulz) |
Music Department
| Edwin Vazquez | ... | musical director |
| Ray Palagy | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Simone Lageoles | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Theodore Brown Jr. | ... | teamster driver (as Ted Brown Jr.) |
| George Campbell | ... | teamster driver |
| Kevin Flynn | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Irv Gooch | ... | picture cars |
| Tom Heilig Jr. | ... | teamster driver (as Tom Helig Jr.) |
| Timothy Paustian | ... | teamster driver (as Tim Paustian) |
Additional Crew
| Leon Adair Jr. | ... | parking coordinator (as Leon Adair) |
| Alphonso Armstrong | ... | package printing: Party Girl |
| Gina Baez | ... | doll consultant |
| Donna L. Bascom | ... | legal services (as Donna Bascom) |
| Liza Bigger | ... | set production assistant |
| Cyndi Brenner | ... | production coordinator |
| Frank DeCurtis Jr. | ... | assistant to director |
| Ric Dispenseri | ... | news footage: ABC Newsource |
| Gina Giordano | ... | caterer: Premiere Caterers |
| Jennifer Haber | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Corey Hennig | ... | assistant to producer |
| Michael Hernandez | ... | caterer: Premiere Caterers (as Mike Hernandez) |
| Rick Josephson | ... | computers: Crocodile Computers |
| Jay Julien | ... | attorney |
| Eric Richard Lasko | ... | additional production assistant |
| Marc Mendez | ... | set production assistant |
| Scott Mickulas | ... | set production assistant |
| George Nannas | ... | chef |
| Jesse Nye | ... | set production assistant |
| Heidi Pena | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Paul Polow | ... | set production assistant |
| George Sheanshang | ... | legal services |
| Rita Spallone | ... | bank services: The Chase Manhattan Bank |
| Tony Trimarco | ... | production accountant |
| Alfonso Trinidad | ... | key set production assistant |
| Michael L. Walker | ... | set production assistant (as Michael Walker) |
| Rick Washburn | ... | armorer |
| Howard Weiner | ... | video playback services: Video 35 |
| Hughroy Williams | ... | set production assistant |
| Gregory Hatanaka | ... | distribution consultant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Anna Bravo | ... | special thanks |
| Sherie Harding | ... | special thanks |
| Louis Katz | ... | special thanks (as Dr. Louis Katz) |
| Casper Martinez | ... | special thanks (as Caspar Martinez) |
| Marsha McKeever | ... | special thanks |
| Antone Pagán | ... | special thanks |
| Ray Palagy | ... | special thanks |
| Jimmy Rodriguez | ... | special thanks: Jimmy's Bronx Café |
| Kimberly Siler | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Zansky | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- StudioCanal (2003) (World-wide) (theatrical) (world sales agency)
- Mars Distribution (2002) (France) (theatrical)
- Pathfinder Pictures (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmmuseum Distributie (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Vértigo Films (2003) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Cosmopol FD (2002) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Artisan Entertainment (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Cowan/Symes & Associates (publicity: international)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
It's a few days before Christmas, and a Latin American couple living in New York City are preparing and packaging their heroin for street distribution. While the wife has her qualms about the ethics of drug dealing, both she and her husband know there's plenty of money to be made in the drug trade. The couple discovers one of their lower-level dealers may be talking to the police, but they soon have a bigger problem to deal with when the husband is kidnapped and held for a huge ransom. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $850, 10 Nov 2002 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Leguizamo was originally cast as The Husband and did some work on the script but eventually pulled out of the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrara (2004). See more » |