The Gristle
Synopsis
Multiculturalism reaches the depths of the criminal underworld as eight diverse con men must learn to work together to pull off a heist that's anything but ordinary. The target of this melting pot of thieves is a kidney inside a patient who's inside a hospital. This darkly comic caper stars Orson Bean and Michael Dorn.
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Sven-Ole Thorsen
Butcher Boy
Barry Corbin
Senator Dorm
Michael Dorn
Tar
Orson Bean
Mr. Bowen
Carsten Nørgaard
Race
Richard Riehle
Starnes
Lyssa Aruda
Alden Girl
Kris Andersson
Desk Clerk
Al Berman
Corpse
Regan Burns
Mr. Alden
John Patrick Clerkin
Doctor
George Czarnecki
Caucasian Bar Patron
Isabelle Dahlin
Smooth White Boys Girlfriend
Evan Ellingson
Alden Boy
Kyle Gates
Smooth White Boy
Ernie Grunwald
Jukebox Guy
Rachael Harris
Mrs. Alden
Tomica S. Jenkins
Charlene
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Portlock
- Screenplay & Story
- David Portlock
- Original Title
- The Gristle
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Portlock
David Portlock
Ryan Folsey
Mychal Wilson, Geno Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
David Portlock
Director
Mychal Wilson
Producer
David Portlock
Writer
Ryan Folsey
Editor
Geno Taylor
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gristle
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What is The Gristle about?
Multiculturalism reaches the depths of the criminal underworld as eight diverse con men must learn to work together to pull off a heist that's anything but ordinary. The target of this melting pot of thieves is a kidney inside a patient who's inside a hospital. This darkly comic caper stars Orson Bean and Michael Dorn.
Who directed The Gristle?
The Gristle was directed by David Portlock.
Who stars in The Gristle?
The principal cast of The Gristle includes Sven-Ole Thorsen, Barry Corbin, Michael Dorn, Orson Bean, Carsten Nørgaard.
When was The Gristle released and how long is it?
The Gristle was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.