The Trigger
Synopsis
Hustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if only even for a day, he manages to trick Tommy into getting him an apartment, a used car and a job and moves Heather in with him, but things quickly spin out of control when Bennie is brought in for questioning.
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The Trigger - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-26
Top Cast
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Slade Pearce
Erik Coyle
Julia Anne Severance
Heather Keene
Daniel Kapinga
Tommy Holbart
Joe Ricci
Bennie
Robyne Richards
Dolores
Michael Hanelin
Bert
Laura Durant
Marcella
Kelsey Grizzard
Mickey
Patrick Kelly
Mr. Gruen
Patrick Morrison
Felix
Bobby Minch
Truck Driver
Jason McCrite
Crawford
Austin Rapp
Man
Ape Shirley
Drug Dealer
Brian Kiefling
Police Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Bradley
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Bradley
- Original Score
- David Frank Long
- Original Title
- The Trigger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Brilliant Way Productions, Madu Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Bradley
Christopher Bradley
David Frank Long
Aiden Chapparone
Angela Steele
Aiden Chapparone, Brian Kiefling, Robert Rosen
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Bradley
Director
Christopher Bradley
Writer
Aiden Chapparone
Producer
Aiden Chapparone
Director of Photography
Angela Steele
Editor
Mary P. Branch
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trigger
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What is The Trigger about?
Hustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if only even for a day, he manages to trick Tommy into getting him an apartment, a used car and a job and moves Heather in with him, but things quickly spin out of control when Bennie is brought in for questioning.
Who directed The Trigger?
The Trigger was directed by Christopher Bradley.
Who stars in The Trigger?
The principal cast of The Trigger includes Slade Pearce, Julia Anne Severance, Daniel Kapinga, Joe Ricci, Robyne Richards.
When was The Trigger released and how long is it?
The Trigger was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trigger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trigger was composed by David Frank Long.