New Blood

"Crime always pays"

1999 1h 38m EN

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 13

ActionThrillerCrime

Synopsis

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Alan White is a desperate man; his daughter must have a heart transplant to live. He gets an unexpected visit from his adult son, Danny, a criminal who hasn't spoken to his family in years. Danny lost track of a man marked for death and is afraid to face his merciless crime boss. In Danny's plight, Alan sees a way to save both of his children, already prepared to die in order to donate his heart to his daughter, he will stand in for Danny's escaped hostage.

“Crime always pays”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

John Hurt
Alan White
Nick Moran
Danny White
Carrie-Anne Moss
Leigh
Shawn Wayans
Valentine
Joe Pantoliano
Hellman
Goûchy Boy
Lawrence
A.C. Peterson
Frayerling
Eugene Robert Glazer
Mr. Ryan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Hurst
Writers: Michael Hurst
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Hurst, shot by David Pelletier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Doherty shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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John Hurt and Nick Moran and Carrie-Anne Moss carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Crime always pays".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0177943 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michael Hurst directs. David Pelletier behind the camera. Michael Doherty cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 3 countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Michael Hurst, shot by David Pelletier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Michael Doherty shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5John Hurt and Nick Moran and Carrie-Anne Moss carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Crime always pays".
7IMDB entry: tt0177943 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.