The Lesser Evil
“Four friends. A deadly secret. One choice.”
Synopsis
Four best friends reunite in a remote cabin for the first time in two decades. They are not there to reminisce about the good old days, but rather, to sort out the deadly details of one fateful afternoon in their past, when they all skipped school - and their lives were altered forever. Now the haunting truth has caught up with them, along with the reality that they are probably heading for jail. But in the soul-searching angst of deciding right from wrong, the though of going down after all this time seems incomprehensible. And with the authorities hot on their trail, the old friends quickly realize that someone has to pay and their only option to remain free is to sacrifice the only thing they've held on to for years... each other!
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Top Cast
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Colm Feore
Derek
Tony Goldwyn
Frank
Arliss Howard
Ivan
David Paymer
George
Steven Petrarca
Young Frank
Jonathan Scarfe
Young Derek
Adam Scott
Young George
Marc Worden
Young Ivan
Jack Kehler
Detective Hardaway
Richard Riehle
Detective Smitts
Mason Adams
Derek's Father
Anne Haney
Derek's Mother
Matt Bohling
Dying Man
Chris Blackwelder
Scully
Matthew Francis
Jock #2
Christopher Berry
Jock #3
Reco D. Wilson
Jock #4
Michael Harding
Captain O’Brian
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mackay
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Levine, Stephan Schultze
- Original Score
- Don Davis
- Original Title
- The Lesser Evil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Moondog Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mackay
Jeremy Levine, Stephan Schultze
Don Davis
Van Flesher, Stephan Schultze, Gregory Peters, Bruce Dorfman, John Priebe
Bret Marnell
Yoram Pelman, David Mackay, Daniel Helberg
Department Leadership Roster
David Mackay
Director
Don Davis
Original Music Composer
Stephan Schultze
Director of Photography
Bret Marnell
Editor
David Mackay
Producer
Jeremy Levine
Writer
Jeremy Levine
Production Design
Stephan Schultze
Writer
Daniel Helberg
Producer
Brent Fletcher
Stunt Coordinator
John Copeman
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Lesser Evil about?
Four best friends reunite in a remote cabin for the first time in two decades. They are not there to reminisce about the good old days, but rather, to sort out the deadly details of one fateful afternoon in their past, when they all skipped school - and their lives were altered forever. Now the haunting truth has caught up with them, along with the reality that they are probably heading for jail. But in the soul-searching angst of deciding right from wrong, the though of going down after all this time seems incomprehensible. And with the authorities hot on their trail, the old friends quickly realize that someone has to pay and their only option to remain free is to sacrifice the only thing they've held on to for years... each other!
Who directed The Lesser Evil?
The Lesser Evil was directed by David Mackay.
Who stars in The Lesser Evil?
The principal cast of The Lesser Evil includes Colm Feore, Tony Goldwyn, Arliss Howard, David Paymer, Steven Petrarca.
When was The Lesser Evil released and how long is it?
The Lesser Evil was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lesser Evil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lesser Evil was composed by Don Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lesser Evil?
The Lesser Evil holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).