

The Box
Synopsis
An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Box Trailer 2003
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →James Russo
Frank Miles
Theresa Russell
Dora Baker
Brad Dourif
Stan
Mark Parra
Steve
Steve Railsback
Jake Ragna
Jon Polito
Michael Dickerson
Michael Rooker
Detective Stafford
John Snyder
Detective Miller
Lee Weaver
Joe
Joe Palese
Mike Jennings
Lucille M. Oliver
Rita
Andrée Bernard
The Box (voice)
Meadow Williams
Dancer
Carlos Lauchu
Bartender
Nils Allen Stewart
Bald Man
Ben Maccabee
Prison Guard
Stephane Kay
Olivier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Pepin
- Screenplay & Story
- James Russo
- Original Score
- Chris Anderson
- Original Title
- The Box
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Imageworks Entertainment International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Pepin
James Russo
Chris Anderson
Stephen Adrianson
Yakov Bentsvi, Richard Pepin, James Russo, David Shoshan
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Pepin
Director
James Russo
Writer
Yakov Bentsvi
Producer
Richard Pepin
Producer
James Russo
Producer
David Shoshan
Producer
Stephen Adrianson
Editor
Leslie Keel
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Box.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Box.
Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
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Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
Imported from MUBI list: https://mubi.com/en/lists/contemplative-cinema-a-few-more-additions-to-the-collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Box about?
An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.
Who directed The Box?
The Box was directed by Richard Pepin.
Who stars in The Box?
The principal cast of The Box includes James Russo, Theresa Russell, Brad Dourif, Mark Parra, Steve Railsback.
When was The Box released and how long is it?
The Box was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Box was composed by Chris Anderson.
