6.1 / 10(23 votes)IMDbR20251h 38mUnited States of America

The Actor

“An unforgettable cinematic odyssey.”

Topics:#based on novel or book #ohio #1950s

Synopsis

Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-19

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André Holland

Paul Cole

Gemma Chan

Edna

May Calamawy

May / Benny's Girl / Mattie / Rita / Karen / Lady

Tracey Ullman

Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman

Toby Jones

Lieutenant Murray / Artie Bellman / Cabbie / Arnold

Simon McBurney

Doctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton

Joe Cole

Nick / Director

Tanya Reynolds

Judy / Set Dresser / Hailey / Clerk / Frances

Olwen Fouéré

Judge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man

Edward Hogg

Hotel Clerk / Bartender / Makeup Artist

Youssef Kerkour

Black Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Dock Worker

Asim Chaudhry

Little Jack / Fred / Herbie / Dock Worker

Fabien Frankel

Scott Alexander Young

Cassie Lauren Lewis

Mrs. Wilson

Jonathan King

Mr. Wilson

Harry Chaskin

Announcer

Thomas Dominique

Phil

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 18 Days

Theatrical Premiere

March 14, 2025

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

April 1, 2025

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Duke Johnson
Screenplay & Story: Stephen Cooney, Duke Johnson
Original Score: Richard Reed Parry
Original Title: The Actor
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 38m
Production Studios: Waypoint Entertainment, Innerlight Films, TPC, Esme Grace Media, Underscore Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Duke Johnson

Screenplay & Story

Stephen Cooney, Duke Johnson, Donald E. Westlake

Original Score & Music

Richard Reed Parry

Director of Photography

Joe Passarelli

Film Editing

Garret Elkins

Producers

Charlie Kaufman, Ryan Gosling, David Gendron, Ali Jazayeri, Josh Rosenbaum

Literary Origin & Source Material

Novel:Donald E. Westlake

Department Leadership Roster

Garret Elkins

Editor

Suzie Harman

Costume Design

Paulina Rzeszowska

Production Design

Joe Passarelli

Director of Photography

Abigail Spencer

Producer

Paul Young

Producer

Ken Kao

Producer

Duke Johnson

Producer

Duke Johnson

Director

Stephen Cooney

Screenplay

Duke Johnson

Screenplay

Richard Reed Parry

Original Music Composer

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Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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