The Lives of the Saints (2006)
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The Lives of the Saints embodies the first cinematic collaboration between the acclaimed, London-based still photographer-turned-director Rankin, co-helmer Chris Cottam, and veteran scenarist Tony Grisoni (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). This parable, heavily laden with doses of magic realism and… More The Lives of the Saints embodies the first cinematic collaboration between the acclaimed, London-based still photographer-turned-director Rankin, co-helmer Chris Cottam, and veteran scenarist Tony Grisoni (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). This parable, heavily laden with doses of magic realism and dark humor, unfurls on the gritty streets of North London, where kingpin Mr. Karva (James Cosmo) runs a series of rackets with the assistance of a lightning-paced courier known as Roadrunner (Daon Broni). In time, Karva is due for replacement, and either his stepson, Othello (David Leon), or his not-too-bright partner, Emilio (Bronson Webb), will usurp the throne. Meanwhile, Roadrunner happens upon a Wild Child-like character in the park (Sam MacLintock) who somehow wills him to stop moving for the first occasion in his life. This animal-like boy manages to actualize the wishes of everyone he encounters, but some object to his innate magical abilities, and eventually, tragedy materializes -- which unveils the potential casualties inherent in receiving everything we ask for. Gillian Kearney and Marc Warren co-star. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Directed By
- Rankin, Chris Cottam
- Written By
- Tony Grisoni
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
Unrated,
- Studio
- Tartan Films
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Cast
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James Cosmo
as Mr. Karva
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David Leon
as Othello
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Emma Pierson
as Tina
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Bronson Webb
as Emilio
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Sam MacLintock
as Child
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Daon Broni
as Roadrunner
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Gillian Kearney
as Christella
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Marc Warren
as Father Daniel
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James Cook
as Twin Boy
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Jude Cook
as Twin Boy
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Paddy Fletcher
as Michali Drunk
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Stella Quilley
as Granny
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Renu Setna
as Maqsood Senior
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Raj Ghatak
as Maqsood Junior
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Joshua Cole
as Bookie
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James Holmes
as Bookie
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Jimmy Roussounis
as Club Owner
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Rich Hall
as Club Performer
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Geoff Plews
as Beautiful Urchin
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Joe D. Jacobs
as Beautiful Urchin
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Dot Cosgrove
as Church Cleaner
- Kris Kristofferson
- Sophia Loren
- Jessica Paré
- Fab Filippo
- Sabrina Ferilli
- Nick Mancuso
- Michael A. Miranda
- Jennie Raymond
- Kate Trotter
- Stephanie Mills
- Joseph Marrese
