The Limit
Synopsis
An undercover drug agent (Claire Forlani) has been "in" too long. the line between her job and her assumed lifestyle as girlfriend to the crime boss (Pete Postelthwaite) has become blurred. As her double life begins to unravel she must do whatever it takes to stay alive and keep New York City's biggest drug bust from going up in smoke.
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Lauren Bacall
May Markham
Claire Forlani
Monica Prince
Henry Czerny
Denny
Pete Postlethwaite
Gale
Joris Jarsky
Brian
Roman Podhora
Little John
Billy Khoury
Eightball
Janet-Laine Green
Agent Henry
Barbara Gordon
Julie
Joan Gregson
Nora St. George
Allen Stewart-Coates
Duncan
Jesse Bond
Blues
Matt Holland
Cousin Andrew
Colin Glazer
Agent
John Boylan
Detective Lavery
Tracy Waterhouse
Constable Verrucci
James Dallas Smith
Ricky
Zoltan Buday
Yuri
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewin Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Holland
- Original Score
- Norman Orenstein
- Original Title
- The Limit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- GFT Entertainment, Cinemavault, Studio Eight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewin Webb
Matt Holland
Norman Orenstein
Curtis Petersen
Nick Rotundo
Nicolas Stiliadis, Gary Howsam, Jamie Brown, Martin J. Barab, Lewin Webb
Department Leadership Roster
Lewin Webb
Director
Gary Howsam
Producer
Tim Boyd
Production Design
Jamie Brown
Producer
Curtis Petersen
Director of Photography
Norman Orenstein
Original Music Composer
John Stead
Stunt Coordinator
Nick Rotundo
Editor
Lewin Webb
Producer
Matt Holland
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Limit
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What is The Limit about?
An undercover drug agent (Claire Forlani) has been "in" too long. the line between her job and her assumed lifestyle as girlfriend to the crime boss (Pete Postelthwaite) has become blurred. As her double life begins to unravel she must do whatever it takes to stay alive and keep New York City's biggest drug bust from going up in smoke.
Who directed The Limit?
The Limit was directed by Lewin Webb.
Who stars in The Limit?
The principal cast of The Limit includes Lauren Bacall, Claire Forlani, Henry Czerny, Pete Postlethwaite, Joris Jarsky.
When was The Limit released and how long is it?
The Limit was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Limit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Limit was composed by Norman Orenstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Limit?
The Limit holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).