Deep Down in Florida
“A strange story of twilight love”
Synopsis
While contemplating what to say for the best man's toast at his little brother's wedding the following day, Kerri Colwell, a lonely, disillusioned, and somewhat shiftless young man from New Orleans, wanders into a southern Florida bar where he strikes up a conversation with Maren, a quick-witted, charming, young woman - who happens to be a drug dealer. Maren takes the displaced and somewhat enchanted Kerri back to her hotel room. He abruptly discovers he's stepped into a netherworld fraught with peril and the threat of violence deep down in Florida. With his life and Maren's in jeopardy, Kerri finds one slim chance to redeem his mistake and realize the misdirection of his pursuit of happiness, but it's also likely to cost him his life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 2004
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Esmail
- Screenplay & Story
- Wendell Nielson
- Original Title
- Deep Down in Florida
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Esmail
Wendell Nielson
Jack Colwell
Michael J. Katz, Brooke Melton
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Bazadona
Production Design
Sam Esmail
Director
Wendell Nielson
Writer
Michael J. Katz
Producer
Brooke Melton
Producer
Jack Colwell
Editor
Maurnie Isaacs
Costume Design
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What is Deep Down in Florida about?
While contemplating what to say for the best man's toast at his little brother's wedding the following day, Kerri Colwell, a lonely, disillusioned, and somewhat shiftless young man from New Orleans, wanders into a southern Florida bar where he strikes up a conversation with Maren, a quick-witted, charming, young woman - who happens to be a drug dealer. Maren takes the displaced and somewhat enchanted Kerri back to her hotel room. He abruptly discovers he's stepped into a netherworld fraught with peril and the threat of violence deep down in Florida. With his life and Maren's in jeopardy, Kerri finds one slim chance to redeem his mistake and realize the misdirection of his pursuit of happiness, but it's also likely to cost him his life.
Who directed Deep Down in Florida?
Deep Down in Florida was directed by Sam Esmail.
Who stars in Deep Down in Florida?
The principal cast of Deep Down in Florida includes Damon Seawell, Diora Baird, Eddie Baytos, Will Davis, Bill Lippincott.
When was Deep Down in Florida released and how long is it?
Deep Down in Florida was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 19m.