''The Box'' is a 2003 American
film noir
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starring
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 ...
,
Theresa Russell
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,
Brad Dourif
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,
Steve Railsback
Steve Railsback (born November 16, 1945) is an American theatre, film, and television actor. He is best known for his performances in the films '' The Stunt Man'' and ''Lifeforce'', and his portrayal of Charles Manson in the 1976 television mini- ...
,
Jon Polito
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,
Michael Rooker
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, John Snyder and directed by Richard Pepin.
Russo won the
Best Actor Award at the
San Diego Film Festival
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for his role in this film in 2004.
Plot
An ex-con trying to go straight meets up with a female co-worker who has attempted to start her life over after working as a prostitute.
References
Sources
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*http://www.shoestring.org/mmi_revs/box-ms-162814546.html
*https://www.variety.com/profiles/Film/main/165191/The%20Box.html?dataSet=1
*http://www.filmmonthly.com/Video/Articles/TheBox/TheBox.html
2003 films
Films directed by Richard Pepin
2000s English-language films
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