Paid
Synopsis
Paid is a film noir in the tradition of the French gangster movie. It is a story about underworld characters that have come to regret the choices they have made and now secretly long for a different and more meaningful life. It is also a love story between Paula Gireaux , a 28-year-old Parisian call girl working in Amsterdam and a hit man, Michel Angelo (30) whose hearts are touched when a six-year-old Bolivian boy abruptly enters their lives. The boy changes their fate. He gives them reason to reach for their dreams and to start a whole new life together. But, at the moment Paula and Michel decide to escape the underworld, Paula realizes that her hands are tied to a paid deal she has made with a powerful English narcotics baron, Rudi Dancer (55). The enticing offer Paula could not refuse, turns into the demon that stands in the way of her future with Michel. Eventually, Michel and Paula find their way to freedom but not without paying a high price
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Anne Charrier
Paula
Murilo Benício
Michel
Tom Conti
Rudi
Guy Marchand
Giuseppe
Corbin Bernsen
William Montague
Beppe Chierici
Max
Marie-France Pisier
Gislaine
Tygo Gernandt
Bennie
Hajo Bruins
André
Fendi van Brederode
Luis
Ana Lúcia Torre
Empregada
Sanne Wetselaar
Antonietta
Helmert Woudenberg
Cor
Manouk van der Meulen
Anna
Iwan Walhain
Miguel
Marguerite de Brauw
Marianna
Peggy Jane de Schepper
Nancy
Samir Nijenhuis
Young Michel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurence Lamers
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Lamers
- Original Score
- Jaques Morelenbaum
- Original Title
- Paid
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurence Lamers
Laurence Lamers
Jaques Morelenbaum
Tom Erisman
Martyn Gould
Silvester Slavenburg
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Erisman
Director of Photography
Laurence Lamers
Director
Laurence Lamers
Screenplay
Martyn Gould
Editor
Colombine Sarrailhé
Costume Design
Silvester Slavenburg
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paid
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What is Paid about?
Paid is a film noir in the tradition of the French gangster movie. It is a story about underworld characters that have come to regret the choices they have made and now secretly long for a different and more meaningful life. It is also a love story between Paula Gireaux , a 28-year-old Parisian call girl working in Amsterdam and a hit man, Michel Angelo (30) whose hearts are touched when a six-year-old Bolivian boy abruptly enters their lives. The boy changes their fate. He gives them reason to reach for their dreams and to start a whole new life together. But, at the moment Paula and Michel decide to escape the underworld, Paula realizes that her hands are tied to a paid deal she has made with a powerful English narcotics baron, Rudi Dancer (55). The enticing offer Paula could not refuse, turns into the demon that stands in the way of her future with Michel. Eventually, Michel and Paula find their way to freedom but not without paying a high price
Who directed Paid?
Paid was directed by Laurence Lamers.
Who stars in Paid?
The principal cast of Paid includes Anne Charrier, Murilo Benício, Tom Conti, Guy Marchand, Corbin Bernsen.
When was Paid released and how long is it?
Paid was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Paid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paid was composed by Jaques Morelenbaum.