The Invitation
“Regrets only.”
Synopsis
When an author invites his friends to his home on a private island, the guests realize they've been poisoned at dinner. The only way to receive the antidote from their twisted host will be to confess to all the lies they've ever told.
Top Cast
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Lance Henriksen
Roland Levy
Christopher Shyer
Joel Gellman
Stellina Rusich
Liza Harris
Stefanie von Pfetten
Anne Prescott
David Livingstone
John Leveque
Douglas O'Keeffe
Michael Harris
Sarah-Jane Redmond
Maria Gellman
Lideo Baldeon
Jesus
Michael Leisen
Manola
Fred Henderson
Calley
Bob Dawson
Senior Partner
Wanda Wilkinson
Patient
Fulvio Cecere
Correlli
William M. Gregory
Joel's Father
Mikka Dargel
Anne's Sister
Peter Fletcher
English Traveller
Violetta Dobrozdravich
Woman in Law Firm
Matthew Robert Kelly
Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Bermel
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Bermel
- Original Score
- Michael Richard Plowman
- Original Title
- The Invitation
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Stage 18 Pictures, Farm Boy Films, Freedom IV Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Bermel
Pat Bermel, Patrick Ramsay
Michael Richard Plowman
Barry Donlevy, Jeff Rogers, A.J. Vesak, Pieter Stathis
Dona Noga
Pat Bermel, Matthew Robert Kelly, Patrick Ramsay
Department Leadership Roster
Pat Bermel
Director
Pat Bermel
Producer
Matthew Robert Kelly
Producer
Pat Bermel
Screenplay
Marti Wright
Production Design
Michael Richard Plowman
Original Music Composer
Dona Noga
Editor
Barry Donlevy
Director of Photography
Garvin Cross
Stunt Coordinator
Owen Walstrom
Stunt Coordinator
Thyrza Richardson
Costume Design
Grant Lindsay
Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Invitation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Invitation about?
When an author invites his friends to his home on a private island, the guests realize they've been poisoned at dinner. The only way to receive the antidote from their twisted host will be to confess to all the lies they've ever told.
Who directed The Invitation?
The Invitation was directed by Pat Bermel.
Who stars in The Invitation?
The principal cast of The Invitation includes Lance Henriksen, Christopher Shyer, Stellina Rusich, Stefanie von Pfetten, David Livingstone.
When was The Invitation released and how long is it?
The Invitation was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Invitation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Invitation was composed by Michael Richard Plowman.