Ripple Effect
“One secret changes everything...”
Synopsis
Believing that bad karma is keeping him from realizing his dream, hip clothing designer Amer Atrash (Philippe Caland) attempts to orchestrate salvation -- with unexpected results -- in this indie drama. Pushed to the edge of financial disaster and facing marital woes, Atrash resolves to right a wrong he committed years earlier when his car accidentally struck Philip Blackman (Forest Whitaker), leaving him paralyzed.
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Forest Whitaker
Philip
Virginia Madsen
Sherry
Minnie Driver
Kitty
Philippe Caland
Amer
John Billingsley
Brad
Kali Rocha
Alex
Kip Pardue
Tyler
Joanna Krupa
Vicky
Veronique Vial
Photographer
Ilona Alexandra
Makeup Artist
Orlando Seale
Brian
Zareh Boyadjian
Jeweler
Becca Sweitzer
Jeweler
Ken Sylk
Ronald
Michael Weiss
Michael
Jerry Katell
Gordon
Robert Belinoff
Lawyer
Sandra Lajer
Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$12M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Caland
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Caland
- Original Score
- Anthony Marinelli
- Original Title
- Ripple Effect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14K
- Production Studios
- YBG Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Caland
Philippe Caland
Anthony Marinelli
Joseph Semense, Yvan Gauthier
Virginia Madsen, Forest Whitaker, Minnie Driver, Philippe Caland
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Caland
Writer
Philippe Caland
Director
Asia Muka
Costume Design
Joseph Semense
Editor
Philippe Caland
Producer
Shirley Leong
Production Design
Yvan Gauthier
Editor
Anthony Marinelli
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripple Effect
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ripple Effect about?
Believing that bad karma is keeping him from realizing his dream, hip clothing designer Amer Atrash (Philippe Caland) attempts to orchestrate salvation -- with unexpected results -- in this indie drama. Pushed to the edge of financial disaster and facing marital woes, Atrash resolves to right a wrong he committed years earlier when his car accidentally struck Philip Blackman (Forest Whitaker), leaving him paralyzed.
Who directed Ripple Effect?
Ripple Effect was directed by Philippe Caland.
Who stars in Ripple Effect?
The principal cast of Ripple Effect includes Forest Whitaker, Virginia Madsen, Minnie Driver, Philippe Caland, John Billingsley.
When was Ripple Effect released and how long is it?
Ripple Effect was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ripple Effect?
Ripple Effect had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $14K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Ripple Effect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ripple Effect was composed by Anthony Marinelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ripple Effect?
Ripple Effect holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).