Focus
“Everything is about to become very clear.”
Synopsis
In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they find themselves aligned with a local Jewish immigrant in a struggle for dignity and survival.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Focus Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-02
Top Cast
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William H. Macy
Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
Laura Dern
Gertrude 'Gert' Hart
David Paymer
Mr. Finkelstein
Meat Loaf
Fred
Kay Hawtrey
Mrs. Newman
Michael Copeman
Carlson
Kenneth Welsh
Father Crighton
Peter Oldring
Willy Doyle
Joseph Ziegler
Mr. Gargan
Arlene Meadows
Mrs. Dewitt
Kevin Jubinville
Mr. Cole Stevens
Wendy Lyon
Elsie
Stefan Brogren
Bodyguard
Shaun Austin-Olsen
Sullivan
B.J. McQueen
Mel
Conrad Bergschneider
Tough's Leader
Brad Austin
First Tough
David Blacker
Petey
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$645K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neal Slavin
- Screenplay & Story
- Kendrew Lascelles
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Focus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $645K
- Production Studios
- Focus Productions Inc., Carros Pictures, Dog Pond Productions, Paramount Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neal Slavin
Kendrew Lascelles, Arthur Miller
Mark Adler
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Tariq Anwar
Michael Bloomberg, Martin Geller, Neil O’Connor, Jamie Rizzo, Anita Slavin
Department Leadership Roster
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Neal Slavin
Director
Kendrew Lascelles
Screenplay
Michael Bloomberg
Producer
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
Robert A. Miller
Producer
Neal Slavin
Producer
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Focus
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What is Focus about?
In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they find themselves aligned with a local Jewish immigrant in a struggle for dignity and survival.
Who directed Focus?
Focus was directed by Neal Slavin.
Who stars in Focus?
The principal cast of Focus includes William H. Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer, Meat Loaf, Kay Hawtrey.
When was Focus released and how long is it?
Focus was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Focus make at the box office?
Focus grossed $645K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Focus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Focus was composed by Mark Adler.
Is Focus based on a book or true story?
Focus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Miller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Focus?
Focus holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).