Gardener of Eden

2007 1h 28m EN

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5.3

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★5.3TMDB · 33

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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When a young deli-counter clerk and general slacker in New Jersey accidentally saves a young woman from a serial rapist, he becomes convinced that his new role in life is to become a vigilante.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lukas Haas
Adam Harris
Erika Christensen
Mona Huxley
Giovanni Ribisi
Vic
Jim Parsons
Spim
Jon Abrahams
Don
Jerry Ferrara
George The Greek
Emily Wickersham
Kate
David Patrick Kelly
Pa Harris

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kevin Connolly
Writers: Adam 'Tex' Davis
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kevin Connolly, shot by Lisa Rinzler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Paul Haslinger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Lukas Haas and Erika Christensen and Giovanni Ribisi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0403057 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kevin Connolly directs. Lisa Rinzler behind the camera. Paul Haslinger scores. Pete Beaudreau cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Directed by Kevin Connolly, shot by Lisa Rinzler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Paul Haslinger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Pete Beaudreau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lukas Haas and Erika Christensen and Giovanni Ribisi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0403057 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.