The Believer (2001)


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Synopsis:
Inspired by real events, a tale about evolution and contradiction which tells the story of Danny Balint, who transformed himself from a Jewish religious student to a venerated principal in the Neo-Fascist political movement. Danny is an intense young man whose fierce intelligence and inexhaustible curiosity once made him a star pupil at his local Yeshiva. Now, at age 22, he focuses this intensity on more sinister aims, transforming himself from a religious student to a rising star in local neo-fascist circles, Danny spends his days attacking synagogues and fomenting hate among a devoted band of followers. In a series of twists and turns, Danny exhibits all the passion of the converted as he browses militia-movement web sites, utters hate-filled but articulate discourses on Judaism and its teachings, and promotes its ultimate destruction. At a neo-fascist organizing meeting at the home of Lina Moebius, Danny impresses people with his articulate violence, especially Lina's bright and complicated daughter, Carla, who is more interested in Danny's mind and passion then in her mother's politics. When his own suppressed identity seems likely to be revealed, he flees to a upstate training enclave, further galvanizing his desire to act out the vicious vilification subscribed to by him and his compatriots. But as events ensue and striking contradictions multiply, something in Danny's soul prompts a complex and incredible journey in which he is drawn back to Judaism.

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Theatrical Release
1/19/2001
Director Credit
Henry Bean Director
Cast Credit
Ryan Gosling Danny Balint
Summer Phoenix Carla Moebius
Glenn Fitzgerald Drake
Theresa Russell Lina Moebius
Billy Zane Curtis Zampf
Garret Dillahunt Billings
Kris Eivers Carleton
Joel Garland O L
Joshua Harto Kyle
A.D. Miles Guy Danielson
Tommy Nohilly Whit
Chuck Ardezzone Chuck
Roberto Gari Ancient Jew
Heather Goldenhersh Linda
Elizabeth Reaser Miriam
Jordan Lage Roger Brand
Judah Lazarus Avi
Dean Strober Stuart
Christopher Kadish Steve
Sig Libowitz Rav Zingesser
Sascha Knopf Cindy Pomerantz
Peter Meadows Orthodox Student
Jack Drummond Old Coot
James McCaffrey Young Avi
Jacob Green Young Danny
Frank Winters Young Stuart
Ronald Guttman Danny's Father
Ebon Moss-Bachrach 1st Waiter
David Bailey Judge
Lucille Patton Mrs Frankel
John Wills Martin Hate Counselor
Michael Marcus Polish Man
Tibor Feldman Rabbi Greenwalt
Henry Bean Ilio Manzetti
Samantha Brody Rosh Hashana Attendee
Michael Port TV Reporter
Carl Fischer Guy's Photographer
Harvey Liberman Man at Yom Kippur
Eileen B Weiss Woman at Yom Kippur
Production Credits Credit
Susan Hoffman Producer
Jay Firestone Executive Producer
Peter Hoffman Producer
Adam Haight Executive Producer
Daniel Diamond Executive Producer
Christopher Roberts Producer
Eric Sandys Executive Producer
Production Companies Credit
Fireworks Pictures Production Company
Seven Arts International Production Company
Fuller Films Production Company
Distribution Companies Credit
IDP/Samuel Goldwyn Films Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Trimark Home Video Domestic Video Distributor
D'Vision Films Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Pathe Image Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Locations  
New York, New York, USA  
Alpine, New Jersey, USA  
Writer Credit
Henry Bean From Story
Henry Bean Screenplay
Mark Jacobson From Story
Accounting Credit
Derek Yip Production Accountant
Art Department Credit
Shahan Guiragossian Assistant Set Decorator
Sarah Berney Scenic Artist
Lucio Seixas Art Director - art direction
Carrie Stewart Set Decorator
Susan Block Production Designer
Casting Credit
Eric Scott Casting Associate - casting assistant
Adrienne Stern Casting
Charles Kaplan Extras Casting
Film Camera Credit
Jim Denault Director of Photography
Joia Speciale Camera
Elizabeth Hedges Photography - still photographer
Phil Gries Camera Operator
Claire Cario Assistant Camera Operator - assistant camera
Ben Wolf Camera Operator - additional photography
Niknaz Tavakolian Assistant Camera Operator - assistant camera
Steven Briante Assistant Camera Operator - assistant camera
Music Credit
Suzana Peric Music Editor
Joel Diamond Music
Joel Diamond Music Performer
Physical Effects Credit
Peter Bucosi Stunt Coordinator
Roy Farfel Stunts
Don Hewitt Stunts
Michael Russo Stunts
David Shumbris Stunts
Production Management Credit
Matthew Manson Location Assistant
Lisa Molinaro Script Supervisor
Roger M Bobb Assistant Director
Kimberly N Fajen Line Producer
Kimberly N Fajen Unit Production Manager
Maggie Engelhardt Production Coordinator
Andrew Yeo Location Manager
Mike Meador Assistant Director
Jennifer Quesenbery Location Assistant
Publicity Credit
Joan Ziff Publicity - publicist
Bryan Byrd Publicity - publicist
Sound Credit
Damian Canelos Sound Mixer
Brian Langman Sound Editor
Brian Langman Sound Effects Editor
Dave Raphael Sound Mixer
Paul P Soucek Sound Effects Editor
Visual Effects Credit
Drew Jiritano Special Effects Coordinator
Tom Viviano Special Effects Assistant
Wardrobe Hair Makeup Credit
Renee von Maluski Makeup Artist - key makeup artist
Angela Gallagher Makeup Assistant - assistant makeup
Angela Gallagher Hair Assistant - assistant hair
Alex Alvarez Costume Designer
Celine Pascot Wardrobe Assistant - wardrobe production assistant
Jill Newell Assistant Costume Designer
Renee Didio Makeup - key makeup
Renee Didio Hair - key hair
Jennifer Newman Costume Designer

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