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The Samaritan (2012)

Movie ★ 5.5 90 min

Thriller

After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.

David Weaver Director David Weaver Writer Elan Mastai Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 2, 2012
Runtime
90 min
Rating
R
Budget
$12.0M
Box office
$2,521
IMDb
tt1867093
Language
Studio
H2O Motion Pictures, Middle Child Films Inc.,

Themes

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Foley Luke Kirby Luke Kirby Ethan Ruth Negga Ruth Negga Iris Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson Xavier A.C. Peterson A.C. Peterson Miro Gil Bellows Gil Bellows Bartender Bill Aaron Poole Aaron Poole Jake Tom McCamus Tom McCamus Deacon Deborah Kara Unger Deborah Kara Unger Helena Rob Archer Rob Archer Vernon Hicks Diana Leblanc Diana Leblanc Celia Rufus Crawford Rufus Crawford Construction Foreman Martha Burns Martha Burns Gretchen

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Samaritan about?
After twenty years in prison, Foley is finished with the grifter's life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris, the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion.
Who directed The Samaritan?
The Samaritan was directed by David Weaver.
Who stars in The Samaritan?
The Samaritan stars Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga, Tom Wilkinson.
When was The Samaritan released?
The Samaritan is a 2012 thriller film.
Where can I watch The Samaritan?
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