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The Actor (2025)
Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.
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Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Written By:Stephen Cooney, Duke Johnson
In Theaters:3/14/2025
Box Office:
Runtime:98 minutes
Studio:Waypoint Entertainment, Innerlight Films, TPC, Esme Grace Media, Underscore Films
Cast
Duke Johnson
Director
André Holland
Paul Cole
Gemma Chan
Edna
May Calamawy
May / Benny's Girl / Mattie / Rita / Karen / Lady
Tracey Ullman
Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
Toby Jones
Lieutenant Murray / Artie Bellman / Cabbie / Arnold
Simon McBurney
Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton
Joe Cole
Nick / Director
Tanya Reynolds
Judy / Set Dresser / Hailey / Clerk / Frances
Olwen Fouéré
Judge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man
Edward Hogg
Hotel Clerk / Bartender / Makeup Artist
Youssef Kerkour
Black Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Dock Worker
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