''Paris'' is a 2003 American

thriller film Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre. ...

written and directed by

Ramin Niami Ramin Niami () is an Iranian film director, producer, actor and writer. In 1989, he was editor of ''The Houseguest'', a film directed by Franz Harland. During his career, he has participated in more than twenty documentary films. He also made seve ...

. Original music for this film was composed by

John Cale John Davies Cale (born 9 March 1942) is a Welsh musician, composer, and record producer who was a founding member of the American rock band the Velvet Underground. Over his six-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, dr ...

, who had previously worked with Niami on his 1998 film ''

Somewhere in the City Somewhere may refer to: Music Albums * ''Somewhere'' (Eva Cassidy album) or the title song, 2008 * ''Somewhere'' (Keith Jarrett album), 2013 * ''Somewhere – The Songs of Sondheim and Bernstein'', by Marina Prior, 1994 * ''Somewhere'', or ...

''.

Cast

* Chad Allen as Jason Bartok *

Bai Ling Bai Ling (, born October 10, 1966) is a Chinese American actress and musician. After acting in numerous Chinese productions, she played small roles in American films such as '' The Crow'' (1994) and '' Nixon'' (1995) before starring as the femal ...

as Linda / Shen Li *

James Russo James Vincent Russo (born April 23, 1953) is an American film and television actor. He has appeared in over 150 films in three decades. Early life Russo was born in New York City to an Italian father and German mother. A graduate of the High Sch ...

as Leon King *

Irene Bedard Irene Bedard (born July 22, 1967) is an American actress, who has played mostly Native American lead roles in a variety of films. She is perhaps best known for the role of Suzy Song in the 1998 film '' Smoke Signals'', an adaptation of a Sherm ...

as Sandy *

James Lew James Jene Fae Lew (born September 6, 1952) is an American martial artist, stuntman, and actor. He has made 80 on-screen film and television appearances and 46 more as a stunt coordinator or stunt double. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outsta ...

as Mr. Fue *

Karen Black Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler; July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013) was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her work in various studio and independent films in the 1970s, frequently portr ...

as Chantelle *

Ron Jeremy Ronald Jeremy Hyatt (born March 12, 1953) is an American former Pornographic film actor, pornographic actor, and actor. Nicknamed "The Hedgehog", Jeremy was ranked by AVN (magazine), ''AVN'' at No. 1 in their "50 Top Porn Stars of All Time" l ...

as Bartender *

Biff Yeager Biff Yeager is an American actor. He has appeared in many TV series including ''Gilmore Girls''. Career Yeager has appeared in such TV shows as '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''The Wonder Years'', and ''Scrubs''. He played Lieutenant Comm ...

as Bill Baker *

Valarie Pettiford Valarie Pettiford (born July 8, 1960) is an American stage and television actress, dancer, and jazz singer. She received a Tony Award nomination for her role in the broadway production '' Fosse''. She is also known for her role as Deirdre "Big D ...

as Terry *

François Chau François Chau (born October 26, 1959) is a Cambodian and American actor. He is known for his roles as Dr. Pierre Chang in ABC's '' Lost'', Quick Kick on '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'', Dr. Chang in the film '' 21 & Over'', Shredder in '' ...

as Mr. Kim *Nancye Ferguson as Brenda *Belinda Waymouth as Tina *Jeni Chua as Mieko *E.J. Callahan as Motel Owner *John Snyder as Car Salesman *

Masasa Moyo Masasa Moyo is a Canadian television, film, and voice actress. Filmography Film Television Animation Video games References External links * * Living people Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian vid ...

as Bartender * Karen Robson as Receptionist *

Terry Camilleri Terrance Camilleri (born 7 November 1949) is a Maltese-born Australian actor who has performed actively in both the United Kingdom and United States. He is best recognised for portraying Emperor Napoleon I in the blockbuster comedy film '' Bi ...

as Poker Player *

as Gunman *

Jason David Frank Jason David Frank (September 4, 1973 – November 19, 2022) was an American actor and mixed martial artist, best known for his role as Tommy Oliver in the ''Power Rangers'' television franchise. Early life Frank was born in Covina, Californi ...

as Chad

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* 2003 films American comedy thriller films Films scored by John Cale 2000s comedy thriller films Films directed by Ramin Niami 2000s English-language films 2000s American films English-language comedy thriller films {{2000s-thriller-film-stub