Rating: R
Genre:
Drama
Theatrical Release: 04/08/2005(USA
Release Date: 08/30/2005
SubTitles: Espanol
Dubbed: English
Sound: DD2
Run Time: 106 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Profanity, Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: First Look Pictures
Actor
Ray McKinnon (
O Brother, Where Art Thou?) makes his debut behind the camera with
Chrystal, a
psychological drama written, directed, and produced by the long-time character player. The film stars
Billy Bob Thornton as
Joe, a man who returns home after a 16-year prison stint. Before his conviction,
Joe was involved in a car wreck while being pursued by the authorities. Though he survived,
Joe's wife
Chrystal (
Lisa Blount) suffered permanent injuries and the couple's young son was killed. While
Joe seeks redemption, he must also contend with
Snake (
McKinnon), a drug dealer who is less than kind to the ex-con.
Chrystal premiered at the
2004 Sundance Film Festival.
~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
;)
