A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
“Sometimes the only way to move forward is to go back.”
Synopsis
Dito Montiel, a successful author, receives a call from his long-suffering mother, asking him to return home and visit his ailing father. Dito recalls his childhood growing up in a violent neighborhood in Queens, N.Y., with friends Antonio, Giuseppe, Nerf and Mike.
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A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Robert Downey Jr.
Dito
Shia LaBeouf
Young Dito
Chazz Palminteri
Monty
Dianne Wiest
Dito's Mother
Channing Tatum
Young Antonio
Melonie Díaz
Young Laurie
Martin Compston
Mike O'Shea
Eric Roberts
Antonio
Rosario Dawson
Laurie
Olga Merediz
Aunt Mary
Adam Scarimbolo
Guiseppe
Laila Liliana Garro
Diane
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Young Nerf
Scott Michael Campbell
Nerf
Anthony DeSando
Frank the Dog Walker
Eléonore Hendricks
Jenny
George DiCenzo
Uncle George
Tibor Feldman
Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$516K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dito Montiel
- Screenplay & Story
- Dito Montiel
- Original Score
- Jonathan Elias
- Original Title
- A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $516K
- Production Studios
- Belladonna Productions, Original Media, Xingu Films, Metropolitan Filmexport
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dito Montiel
Dito Montiel
Jonathan Elias
Éric Gautier
Jake Pushinsky, Christopher Tellefsen
Robert Downey Jr., Charlie Corwin, Amanda Mackey, Clara Markowicz, Sting
Department Leadership Roster
Dito Montiel
Director
Robert Downey Jr.
Producer
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Jake Pushinsky
Editor
Christopher Tellefsen
Editor
Jonathan Elias
Original Music Composer
Charlie Corwin
Producer
Clara Markowicz
Producer
Sandra Hernandez
Costume Design
Jody Asnes
Production Design
Travis Swords
Producer
Trudie Styler
Producer
Dito Montiel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints about?
Dito Montiel, a successful author, receives a call from his long-suffering mother, asking him to return home and visit his ailing father. Dito recalls his childhood growing up in a violent neighborhood in Queens, N.Y., with friends Antonio, Giuseppe, Nerf and Mike.
Who directed A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints?
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints was directed by Dito Montiel.
Who stars in A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints?
The principal cast of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints includes Robert Downey Jr., Shia LaBeouf, Chazz Palminteri, Dianne Wiest, Channing Tatum.
When was A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints released and how long is it?
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints make at the box office?
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints grossed $516K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints was composed by Jonathan Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints?
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).