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The Merry Gentleman

  • 20082008
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  • 1h 50m
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6.4/10
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Michael Keaton and Kelly Macdonald in The Merry Gentleman (2008)
A drama centered on the unique friendship between an aged assassin (Keaton) and a secretary (Macdonald) on the rebound from an abusive relationship.
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A woman leaves an abusive husband to start a new life in Chicago, where she befriends a man undergoing an emotional crisis, who she does not know is a professional killer, and a detective, w... Read allA woman leaves an abusive husband to start a new life in Chicago, where she befriends a man undergoing an emotional crisis, who she does not know is a professional killer, and a detective, who is investigating the hit man.A woman leaves an abusive husband to start a new life in Chicago, where she befriends a man undergoing an emotional crisis, who she does not know is a professional killer, and a detective, who is investigating the hit man.
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3.3K
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    • Michael Keaton
    • Ron Lazzeretti
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Kelly Macdonald
    • Bobby Cannavale
    • Michael Keaton
    • Ron Lazzeretti
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Kelly Macdonald
    • Bobby Cannavale
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    • 35User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    Michael Keaton in The Merry Gentleman (2008)
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    Kelly Macdonald in The Merry Gentleman (2008)
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    Michael Keaton in The Merry Gentleman (2008)
    Bobby Cannavale in The Merry Gentleman (2008)
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    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Frank Logan
    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Kate Frazier
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Michael
    Kareem Bandealy
    • Guy at Tavern (Victim #1)
    Darlene Hunt
    Darlene Hunt
    • Diane
    Philip Earl Johnson
    • Mr. Haag
    Rich Wilkie
    • Executive
    Keith Kupferer
    Keith Kupferer
    • Cop
    Tom Bastounes
    Tom Bastounes
    • Dave Murcheson
    Guy Van Swearingen
    Guy Van Swearingen
    • Billy Goldman
    Larry Neumann Jr.
    Larry Neumann Jr.
    • Lester
    William Dick
    William Dick
    • Mr. Weiss
    Lori Ann Gerdisch
    Lori Ann Gerdisch
    • Female Co-Worker
    Greg Mills
    Greg Mills
    • Steve
    Mike Bradecich
    Mike Bradecich
    • Jerry
    • (as Michael J. Bradecich)
    Mike Falevits
    • Guy at Party #1
    Alkesh Patel
    Alkesh Patel
    • Guy At Party #2
    Sean Fortunato
    Sean Fortunato
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      • Ron Lazzeretti
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Michael Keaton's directorial debut.
    • Goofs
      In the hospital room on Christmas Day, Frank Logan is holding the cup of water in the medium shot, but in the long shots, it is setting on the table.
    • Quotes

      Frank Logan: I found a girl under a tree.

      Kate Frazier: Sorry?

      Frank Logan: You find presents under a tree. I found a girl.

      Kate Frazier: You must have been a very good boy.

    • Crazy credits
      [SPOILER] After Frank changes his mind about suicide, a scene plays out over the end credits where he's seen walking off into the distance.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 4 December 2009 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Jangle Christmas
      Written by Blaire Reinhard

      Performed by Blaire Reinhard

    User reviews35

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    6/10
    Enjoyable film noire, with twists and turns to keep one guessing.
    I really enjoyed this movie for a couple of reasons. Michael Keaton played a really good hit man, and the movie style I thought was a throwback to the 1950's era movies that were crime related. The movie had that very dark and moody style, with a great edge to the movie style. It keeps you anticipating what is going to happen next.

    The movie also had a plot with the damsel in distress running away from her abusive relationship. You just knew her ex-lover was going to cross paths with her again at some point. I also thought Michael Keaton did an admirable job of directing himself in the movie, and providing his cast with opportunities to share the stage with him and also have a good performance. Bobby Cannavale played the frustrated and sometimes violent ex-lover, with a troubled soul. On the down side, the movie was a bit slow during certain parts, but the ending was better than I actually expected and was a nice surprise. This movie is well worth a watch and I would recommend seeing it.
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    • Mar 7, 2013

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2009 (United Kingdom)
      • United States
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Kankakee, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jackson Income Fund
      • Merry Gentleman
      • South Water Pictures
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    • 1 hour 50 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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