The Keeper
“Even acts of mercy have a price.”
Synopsis
Paul Lamont, a corrections officer and law student, leads a comfortable if culturally bankrupt, middle-class existence. Lamont's marriage is already in trouble when he bails out a mysterious Haitian, Jean Baptiste, in the belief that Baptiste has been wrongly accused. Baptiste insinuates himself in Lamont's life and leads him on a journey of discovery. Lamont then finds that acts of conscience can have unforeseen consequences.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Brewster
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Brewster
- Original Score
- John Petersen
- Original Title
- The Keeper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Brewster
Joe Brewster
John Petersen
Igor Sunara
Tom McArdle
Joe Brewster
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Brewster
Writer
Joe Brewster
Director
Tom McArdle
Editor
Joe Brewster
Producer
Igor Sunara
Director of Photography
Flavia Galuppo
Production Design
John Petersen
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Keeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Keeper about?
Paul Lamont, a corrections officer and law student, leads a comfortable if culturally bankrupt, middle-class existence. Lamont's marriage is already in trouble when he bails out a mysterious Haitian, Jean Baptiste, in the belief that Baptiste has been wrongly accused. Baptiste insinuates himself in Lamont's life and leads him on a journey of discovery. Lamont then finds that acts of conscience can have unforeseen consequences.
Who directed The Keeper?
The Keeper was directed by Joe Brewster.
Who stars in The Keeper?
The principal cast of The Keeper includes Giancarlo Esposito, Regina Taylor, Isaach de Bankolé, Ron Brice, O.L. Duke.
When was The Keeper released and how long is it?
The Keeper was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Keeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Keeper was composed by John Petersen.