The Sunset Limited (2011)
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- TV-MA
- 1h 31min
- Drama
- 12 Feb 2011 (USA)
- TV Movie
Through a chance encounter, two men of opposing ideologies deliberate spiritual, philosophical, and profound matters in a New York City apartment.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 7 nominations.
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| Samuel L. Jackson | ... |
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| Tommy Lee Jones | ... |
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Directed by
| Tommy Lee Jones | ||
Written by
| Cormac McCarthy | ... | (written by) |
| Cormac McCarthy | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Barbara A. Hall | ... | producer |
| Tommy Lee Jones | ... | executive producer |
| Aaron Lieber | ... | associate producer/workflow consultant |
| Wesley A. Oliver | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Marco Beltrami | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Elliott | ||
Editing by
| Larry Madaras | ... | co-editor |
| Roberto Silvi | ||
Editorial Department
| Emily Fenster | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Justin Geoffroy | ... | assistant editor |
| Marc Lulkin | ... | digital color assist |
| Mitch Paulson | ... | digital intermediate colorist / supervising digital colorist |
| Christian Prejza | ... | digital intermediate producer (as Chris Prejza) |
Production Design by
| Merideth Boswell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Wendy Ozols-Barnes | ||
Costume Design by
| Lyn Paolo | ... | (designer for Samuel L. Jackson) |
Makeup Department
| Adam Brandy | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Barbara A. Hall | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stephen P. Dunn | ... | first assistant director |
| Katie Pruitt | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| RA Arancio-Parrain | ... | leadman |
| Marisa Frantz | ... | set designer |
| Linda R. Gore | ... | set dresser |
| Virginia Hopkins | ... | lead scenic artist |
| Sarah Robinson | ... | on-set painter |
| Keith Walters | ... | property master |
| Christopher Windisch | ... | construction coordinator |
| Colin Zaug | ... | on-set dresser |
Sound Department
| David Bach | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Phil Barrie | ... | sound effects editor |
| Thadd Day | ... | boom operator |
| Skip Lievsay | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark Purcell | ... | dubbing recordist |
| Edwardo Santiago | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Weingarten | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Margaret Johnson | ... | special effects foreman |
| Randy E. Moore | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Michael Dillon | ... | digital intermediate assistant producer |
| Gregory Oehler | ... | visual effects supervisor (as Greg Oehler) |
| Mitch Paulson | ... | digital colorist: EFilm |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Ball | ... | key grip |
| Adam Barth | ... | key video assist |
| Mike Biss | ... | rigging grip |
| Chip Byrd | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| David A. Canning | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Dan Delgado | ... | gaffer |
| Harland Espeset | ... | a camera: dolly grip |
| Ryan Eustis | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Ian Hanna | ... | dolly grip: "b" camera |
| Dawn Jones | ... | stills photographer |
| Kurt Kornemann | ... | best boy grip |
| Charles C. Lee | ... | set lighting |
| Lynn Lockwood | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Dave Midthunder | ... | rigging grip |
| Charlie Newberry | ... | second assistant camera |
| Christopher Norris | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Brooks Robinson | ... | steadicam operator |
| John Stearns | ... | best boy electric |
| Mark Steinig | ... | key rigging grip |
| George Stephenson | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Dwayne Willis | ... | lighting technician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Debra Chapman | ... | seamstress (as Debra Fraedo Chapman) |
| Askia Won-Ling Jacob | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Johnny Caruso | ... | music editor |
| Mark Graham | ... | music preparation |
| Evyen Klean | ... | music supervisor (as Evyen J. Klean) |
| John Kurlander | ... | music recording mixer: orchestral / music recordist: strings |
| Janet Lopez | ... | music coordinator |
| Peter Rotter | ... | musician contractor |
| Buck Sanders | ... | score co-producer |
| Steven L. Smith | ... | music preparation |
Script and Continuity Department
| Judi Townsend | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Charley Bob Burnham | ... | driver |
| Brian Kay | ... | transportation captain |
| Michael B. Russell | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Paula Amanda | ... | stage manager |
| Kaylee Carson | ... | set intern |
| Brother Eden Douglas | ... | stand in: Samuel L. Jackson |
| Windy Earls | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Ami Francis | ... | production accountant |
| Joshua Fritel | ... | key set production assistant |
| Alina Gatti | ... | set production assistant |
| Joel Ides | ... | title designer |
| A.G. Johnson-Wagner | ... | payroll accountant (as Andrew Grey Johnson) |
| Karen Jones | ... | assistant: Mr. Jones |
| Richard Andrew Jones | ... | assistant: Mr. Jones (as Richard Jones) |
| Frans Laimbock | ... | office production assistant |
| Volney McFarlin | ... | assistant: Mr. Jackson (as Volney Edward McFarlin III) |
| Kerry Newberry | ... | first assistant accountant (as Kerry Yancheski) |
| Sara Scarritt | ... | production coordinator |
| Quinn Tivey | ... | assistant: Ms. Hall |
| Lisa Vanallen | ... | craft service |
| Jeff J. Williams | ... | security: Mr. Jones, Los Angeles |
Production Companies
- HBO Films (presents)
- The Javelina Film Company
Distributors
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2011) (United States) (tv)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2012) (Netherlands) (tv) (HBO3) (limited)
- Sky Atlantic HD (2013) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
- CIS Hollywood (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Absolut Video (HD video assist equipment by)
- Aquila Travel (travel agency)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Garson Studios (special thanks)
- Hungry & Humble (grip equipment)
- Hungry & Humble (lighting equipment)
- JoAnn Kane Music Service (music preparation)
- Otto Nemenz International (camera equipment)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Serious Grippage & Light (camera cranes and dollies)
- Serious Grippage & Light (lighting equipment)
- Warner Bros. Studio Facilities (post-production sound facility)
- Warner Bros. Studio Facilities (sound editing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two men in an apartment with their opposing beliefs in this play by Cormac McCarthey. The black guy, a former convict who believes in God, just saved the white atheist professor from jumping in front of the express train. He won't let the depressed man leave, without following him, and feel he's in this situation for a reason, decided by God. An intense chamber play about belief or unbelief, and a conversation about what's true and important in life, or not. Written by OJT |
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| Taglines | Nothing is ever black or white. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Due to his long-time friendship with Tommy Lee Jones, the normally private Cormac McCarthy made visits to the set to give advice on his script. See more » |
| Goofs | While eating dinner, Black placed two bowls on the table, but then picked up only one of them, poured the food into it, and sat down at the table. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tommy Lee Jones (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | We Don't Care See more » |
| Quotes |
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And brotherhood, justice, eternal life? Good God man... Show me a religion that prepares one for nothingness, for death. That's a church I might enter. Yours prepares one only for more life, for dreams and illusions and lies. Banish the fear of death from men's hearts and they wouldn't live a day. Who would want this nightmare but for fear of the next. The shadow of the axe hangs over every joy. Every road ends in death, every friendship, every love. Torment, lost, betrayal, pain, suffering, age, indignity, hideous lingering illness... and all of it with a single conclusion. For you and everyone and everything you have ever chosen to care for. See more » |