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Galveston

  • 20182018
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
14K
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Ben Foster and Elle Fanning in Galveston (2018)
'Galveston,' starring Ben Foster, Elle Fanning, Lili Reinhart, Adepero Oduye, Robert Aramayo, Maria Valverde, CK McFarland, and Beau Bridges. Directed by Mélanie Laurent. In Theaters, VOD, and Digital on Oct. 19.
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After escaping a set up, a dying hitman returns to his hometown of Galveston where he plans his revenge.After escaping a set up, a dying hitman returns to his hometown of Galveston where he plans his revenge.After escaping a set up, a dying hitman returns to his hometown of Galveston where he plans his revenge.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
14K
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  • Director
    • Mélanie Laurent
  • Writer
    • Nic Pizzolatto(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Foster
    • Jeffrey Grover
    • Christopher Amitrano
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mélanie Laurent
  • Writer
    • Nic Pizzolatto(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Foster
    • Jeffrey Grover
    • Christopher Amitrano
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 154User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    'Galveston' Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:28
    'Galveston' Official Trailer

    Photos41

    Mélanie Laurent and Elle Fanning at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Mélanie Laurent at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Mélanie Laurent at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Mélanie Laurent at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Mélanie Laurent at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Mélanie Laurent at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Elle Fanning at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Ben Foster, Mélanie Laurent, and Elle Fanning at an event for Galveston (2018)
    Ben Foster and Elle Fanning in Galveston (2018)
    Galveston (2018)
    Ben Foster and Elle Fanning in Galveston (2018)
    Ben Foster and Elle Fanning in Galveston (2018)

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    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Royas Roy
    Jeffrey Grover
    Jeffrey Grover
    • Dr. Finellias Dr. Finelli
    Christopher Amitrano
    Christopher Amitrano
    • Jayas Jay
    Mark Hicks
    Mark Hicks
    • Louas Lou
    María Valverde
    María Valverde
    • Carmenas Carmen
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Stanas Stan
    Michael Ray Escamilla
    Michael Ray Escamilla
    • Angeloas Angelo
    G. Peter King
    G. Peter King
    • Third Manas Third Man
    Jimmie Lee Sessoms
    Jimmie Lee Sessoms
    • First Manas First Man
    Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning
    • Rockyas Rocky
    Sean Von Buseck
    Sean Von Buseck
    • Daveyas Davey
    C.K. McFarland
    • Nancyas Nancy
    • (as CK McFarland)
    Don A. King
    Don A. King
    • Lanceas Lance
    Michael John Lane
    Michael John Lane
    • Geraldas Gerald
    Robert Aramayo
    Robert Aramayo
    • Trayas Tray
    Rhonda Johnson Dents
    Rhonda Johnson Dents
    • Nonieas Nonie
    Heidi Lewandowski
    Heidi Lewandowski
    • Deeas Dee
    Adepero Oduye
    Adepero Oduye
    • Loraineas Loraine
    • Director
      • Mélanie Laurent
    • Writer
      • Nic Pizzolatto(based upon the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    A noirish crime thriller, Galveston centers on New Orleans hitman Roy Cady, whose mobster boss has decided to remove him from the business - and the world- because he fears Roy might try to get even with him for stealing his woman. Roy escapes the ambush set up for him and goes on the run with incriminating business records and rescued teenage hooker Raquel "Rocky" Arceneaux. He's persuaded to pick up her baby sister Tiffany, and with his new wards in tow, heads to Galveston to hide out and scheme revenge and redemption. —Polly_Kat and Mr P
    • road movie
    • revenge
    • vengeance
    • anger
    • texas
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    • Taglines
      • No past. No future. Nothing to lose.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Matthias Schoenaerts was the original choice for the role of Roy Cady when the project was announced in 2014. After two years in development, he was replaced by Ben Foster in 2016.
    • Goofs
      After Roy and Rocky switch cars and are turned down at a motel, they continue their journey. When the merge into the night traffic, it consists of modern cars.
    • Quotes

      Rocky: Why did those men want to kill you?

    • Connections
      Referenced in Huffpost Live: Matthias Schoenaerts LIVE (2015)

    User reviews154

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Terrific acting from Ben Foster.
    Noir film, brilliantly acted by Ben Foster, who deserves to be a major star. Familiar premise of a hitman who rescues a teenage prostitute and goes on the lam with her and her young daughter. Somewhat overacted by Elle Fanning, who needed to rein in the histrionics - a mistake by the director.. The story holds up well, with twists and turns along the way. Unfortunately the ending lets the whole thing down. Illogical and rushed (as other reviewers have noted!) the story simply peters out instead of ending with a bang. A shame as there was enough good acting and originality to the story to have made it a good watch. Interesting to note that Wikipedia reports the write took his name of the credits when the director made changes he disagreed with. Would have been nice to have seen the original ending instead of the director's.
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    • mannin11
    • Dec 17, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tử Địa Báo Thù
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jean Doumanian Productions
      • Low Spark Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $225,795
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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