Beyond the Limits
Synopsis
The rookie journalist Vivian seeks Frederick, the caretaker of the oldest cemetery in an undefined country, asking for an interview and the old man tells the story of two "costumers" and both connected by a mysterious secret. The powerful gangster Jimmie Levinson accuses his former partner Paul Pattuchi of stealing a load of cocaine and orders to kill his beloved girlfriend Clarice. Paul is found dead later in a cottage, and Jimmie and his friends and girlfriends are visited during a dinner party by Robert Downing first and then by the sadistic Mortimer and his partner Rick seeking the truth about Paul and a suitcase with a mysterious relic. The second story takes place in the Middle Ages, where the cruel David Deming and his minion Tom Brewster chase the renegade priest James Flynn in the name of the Inquisition but actually trying to force him to reveal the secret of the Eternal Heart to grant immortality.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-02
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Darren Shahlavi
Dennis
Russell Friedenberg
Tom Brewster
David Creedon
David Deming
Natacza Boon
Annabelle Branagh
James Matthews
Jimmie Levinson
Simon Newby
Mortimer
Hank Stone
James Flynn
Christopher Kriesa
Frederick
Daryl Jackson
Robert Downing
Twin
Courtney
Saskia Lange
Marianne
Mehmet Yilmaz
Christopher
Kimberly Liebe
Vivian
Matthias Rimpler
Brad
Xenia Seeberg
Clarice
Joe Cook
Paul Pattuchi
Matthias Hues
Blonde Knight (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olaf Ittenbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Olaf Ittenbach, Thomas Reitmair
- Original Title
- Beyond the Limits
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- IMAS Filmproduktion, brave new work GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olaf Ittenbach
Olaf Ittenbach, Thomas Reitmair
Department Leadership Roster
Olaf Ittenbach
Director
Olaf Ittenbach
Writer
Thomas Reitmair
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What is Beyond the Limits about?
The rookie journalist Vivian seeks Frederick, the caretaker of the oldest cemetery in an undefined country, asking for an interview and the old man tells the story of two "costumers" and both connected by a mysterious secret. The powerful gangster Jimmie Levinson accuses his former partner Paul Pattuchi of stealing a load of cocaine and orders to kill his beloved girlfriend Clarice. Paul is found dead later in a cottage, and Jimmie and his friends and girlfriends are visited during a dinner party by Robert Downing first and then by the sadistic Mortimer and his partner Rick seeking the truth about Paul and a suitcase with a mysterious relic. The second story takes place in the Middle Ages, where the cruel David Deming and his minion Tom Brewster chase the renegade priest James Flynn in the name of the Inquisition but actually trying to force him to reveal the secret of the Eternal Heart to grant immortality.
Who directed Beyond the Limits?
Beyond the Limits was directed by Olaf Ittenbach.
Who stars in Beyond the Limits?
The principal cast of Beyond the Limits includes Darren Shahlavi, Russell Friedenberg, David Creedon, Natacza Boon, James Matthews.
When was Beyond the Limits released and how long is it?
Beyond the Limits was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.