The Prodigy
“Sometimes what you are looking for... is looking for you.”
Synopsis
"The Prodigy" tells the story of small-time enforcer Truman Fisher's vicious conflict with a sadistic assassin who has chosen the unwilling Truman to be his successor. The assassin, who goes by the alias Rains and whose exploits have become the source of legend among Truman's underworld colleagues, drives Truman, through the pressure of constant violence and grief, to understand his own capacity for both bloodshed and compassion. Ultimately this reveals to Truman that he as with all of us, must find our place in this world or as Rains would say "our place in this grand design." This action begins quickly as Truman meets with a turncoat from a rival gang. This tense showdown erupts quickly into mayhem, when Rains makes his unexpected entrance. In the wake of the ensuing bloodbath, Truman is forced to reevaluate his own role in the small, violent world he inhabits, suddenly aware that there are larger powers at work which he does not understand...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- William Kaufman, Holt Boggs
- Original Title
- The Prodigy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Kaufman
William Kaufman, Holt Boggs
Mark Rutledge
Russell White
Department Leadership Roster
William Kaufman
Writer
William Kaufman
Director
Russell White
Editor
Mark Rutledge
Director of Photography
Jason Mueller
Production Design
Holt Boggs
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigy
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What is The Prodigy about?
"The Prodigy" tells the story of small-time enforcer Truman Fisher's vicious conflict with a sadistic assassin who has chosen the unwilling Truman to be his successor. The assassin, who goes by the alias Rains and whose exploits have become the source of legend among Truman's underworld colleagues, drives Truman, through the pressure of constant violence and grief, to understand his own capacity for both bloodshed and compassion. Ultimately this reveals to Truman that he as with all of us, must find our place in this world or as Rains would say "our place in this grand design." This action begins quickly as Truman meets with a turncoat from a rival gang. This tense showdown erupts quickly into mayhem, when Rains makes his unexpected entrance. In the wake of the ensuing bloodbath, Truman is forced to reevaluate his own role in the small, violent world he inhabits, suddenly aware that there are larger powers at work which he does not understand...
Who directed The Prodigy?
The Prodigy was directed by William Kaufman.
Who stars in The Prodigy?
The principal cast of The Prodigy includes Holt Boggs, Glen Vorhis, Matt Beckham, Diana Lee Inosanto, Mirelly Taylor.
When was The Prodigy released and how long is it?
The Prodigy was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.