Sword of Trust
Synopsis
When Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she's received is an antique sword that he believed to be proof that the South won the Civil War.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-06
Top Cast
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Marc Maron
Mel
Jon Bass
Nathaniel
Michaela Watkins
Mary
Jillian Bell
Cynthia
Toby Huss
Hog Jaws
Dan Bakkedahl
Kingpin
Lynn Shelton
Deirdre
Timothy Paul
Zeke
Whitmer Thomas
Jake
Al Elliott
Jimmy
Tilcia Furman
Gabby
Benjamin Keepers
Ben
Robert Longstreet
Truther
Elise Mayfield
Phyllis
T'Darius Murphy
Mechanic
Michael Patrick O'Brien
Yach
Chris Steele
Boyfriend (uncredited)
Elisha Williams
Girlfriend (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysSXSW Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Shelton
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Shelton, Michael Patrick O'Brien
- Original Score
- Marc Maron
- Original Title
- Sword of Trust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Forager Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Shelton
Lynn Shelton, Michael Patrick O'Brien
Marc Maron
Jason Oldak
Tyler L. Cook
Peter Gilbert, Edwin Linker, Lynn Shelton, Ted Speaker, Joe Swanberg
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Shelton
Producer
Ted Speaker
Producer
Lynn Shelton
Director
Lynn Shelton
Writer
Michael Patrick O'Brien
Writer
Tyler L. Cook
Editor
John Lavin
Production Design
Tora Eff
Costume Design
Jason Oldak
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sword of Trust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sword of Trust about?
When Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she's received is an antique sword that he believed to be proof that the South won the Civil War.
Who directed Sword of Trust?
Sword of Trust was directed by Lynn Shelton.
Who stars in Sword of Trust?
The principal cast of Sword of Trust includes Marc Maron, Jon Bass, Michaela Watkins, Jillian Bell, Toby Huss.
When was Sword of Trust released and how long is it?
Sword of Trust was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Sword of Trust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sword of Trust was composed by Marc Maron.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sword of Trust?
Sword of Trust holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).