The Highwayman (2000)

User Rating:

4.1/10   

Director:

Keoni Waxman

Writer:

Richard Beattie (writer)

Release Date:

28 April 2000 (Canada)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy

Plot:

A dark, comedic thriller about fraud, bank robbers and a search for love. |

Plot Keywords:

Bank Robber | Landlady | Eviction | Shotgun | Surrealism

Cast

Stephen McHattie	...	Francis B. Drake
Laura Harris	...	Ziggy Watson
Jason Priestley	...	Breakfast
Bernie Coulson	...	Panda
Gordon Michael Woolvett	...	Walter
Louis Gossett Jr.	...	Phil Bishop
Tracey Cook	...	Penelope Bishop
Linda Griffiths	...	The Landlady
Heidi von Palleske	...	Barbara Drake
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Boyd Banks	...	Luger
Donald Burda	...	Det. Bill Steadman
Michael Dyson	...	Ex-Con
Michael George	...	Ted Greenway
Joan Henry	...	Agnes Dumarier
Michael Johnson	...	Highway Patrol
Eric Moreau	...	Sgt. Riley
Andy Pandoff	...	Store Clerk
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Telemarketer
Wayne Robson	...	Cruickshank
Nathalie Toriel	...	Babette
Nicolas Van Burek	...	Stewart (as Nicholas Van Burek)
Jennifer Vey	...	Herself
Clinton Walker	...	Ferret
Tricia Williams	...	Fry Woman

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence and language.

Runtime:

Brazil:94 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Canada:18A (Ontario) | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Good Movie

Since the last reviewer of this film seemed to have missed the point (as well as got too caught up in mess of foul language being used far too often...just so you know c__p = crap. You can say crap you know, it won't hurt you. Yes this movie has foul language...yes this movie has gratuitous violence...and yes some of the acting is a bit strained and even cheesy; however, this was the point of this movie. It was cheesy for effect. (Ever seen Starship Troopers??) Too bad most people can't enjoy a movie if it is the usual Hollywood drizzle that seems to hit the big screens most often these days. The movie is a free-for-all that focuses on a rather pathetic, over-the-hill man who has just lost everything he holds dear. The high point of this film is actually Jason Priestly and partner in crime...and in life. They shine. In fact this has to be one of the best roles I've seen Priestly in (he's very much out of character in this story) So if you're into just sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying a movie that never tries to take itself seriously, i recommend this film.