Invitation to a Suicide
“A Once In His Lifetime Event”
Synopsis
Raised in an insular Polish immigrant neighborhood in Brooklyn where he's destined to become a poor baker like his father, Kaz Malek attempts to steal from a Russian mobster and run away with the girl of his dreams, Eva. Not cut out for a life of crime, he ends up with a $10,000 debt to the mobster who threatens to kill his father. Unable to pay or face his father's death, Kaz comes up with a novel plan: he'll hang himself and sell tickets to the show. He is surprised to find, however, that the mobster as well as the neighborhood are extremely supportive of this idea... not to mention his father. But even if he can sell the tickets will he really go through with it? By the time this dark comedy reaches its surprising conclusion, Kaz learns that sometimes embracing death is the only way to a better life.
Top Cast
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Pablo Schreiber
Kaz Malek
Kate Moennig
Eva
Joe Urla
Ferfichkin
Matthew Rauch
Krysztof
David Margulies
Roman Malek
Marcin Gajowczyk
Marcin
Tobi Kanter
Snuff Film Victim
Stephen Aronson
Eva's Father
Edward Band
Vlad
Stan Carp
Officer Schmidt
Patty O'Brien
Mourner
Alexander Robert Scott
Manhattan Guy
Marika Domińczyk
Manhattan Woman
Michael Orsino
Brooklyn Kid
Brandon Reilly
Blond Kid
Matthew Sliwinska
Polish Kid
Herbert Rogers
Kidney Patient
Zenon Kruszelnicki
Delivery Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Loren David Marsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Loren David Marsh
- Original Score
- John Zorn
- Original Title
- Invitation to a Suicide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Loren David Marsh
Loren David Marsh
John Zorn
Christopher Norr
Jacob Craycroft
Loren David Marsh
Department Leadership Roster
Loren David Marsh
Director
Loren David Marsh
Writer
Loren David Marsh
Producer
Christopher Norr
Director of Photography
Jacob Craycroft
Editor
John Zorn
Original Music Composer
Erin Muldoon
Production Design
Manny Siverio
Stunt Coordinator
Tere Duncan
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Invitation to a Suicide.
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What is Invitation to a Suicide about?
Raised in an insular Polish immigrant neighborhood in Brooklyn where he's destined to become a poor baker like his father, Kaz Malek attempts to steal from a Russian mobster and run away with the girl of his dreams, Eva. Not cut out for a life of crime, he ends up with a $10,000 debt to the mobster who threatens to kill his father. Unable to pay or face his father's death, Kaz comes up with a novel plan: he'll hang himself and sell tickets to the show. He is surprised to find, however, that the mobster as well as the neighborhood are extremely supportive of this idea... not to mention his father. But even if he can sell the tickets will he really go through with it? By the time this dark comedy reaches its surprising conclusion, Kaz learns that sometimes embracing death is the only way to a better life.
Who directed Invitation to a Suicide?
Invitation to a Suicide was directed by Loren David Marsh.
Who stars in Invitation to a Suicide?
The principal cast of Invitation to a Suicide includes Pablo Schreiber, Kate Moennig, Joe Urla, Matthew Rauch, David Margulies.
When was Invitation to a Suicide released and how long is it?
Invitation to a Suicide was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Invitation to a Suicide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Invitation to a Suicide was composed by John Zorn.