The Ministers

2009 1h 29m EN

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4.4

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★4.4TMDB · 28

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Synopsis

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A NYPD detective attempts to avenge the death of her father, but unwittingly becomes involved with one of his killers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Leguizamo
Dante Mendoza
Harvey Keitel
Joseph Bruno
Florencia Lozano
Celeste Santana
Diane Venora
Gina Santana
Wanda De Jesus
Captain Diaz
Manny Perez
Detective Manso
Saul Stein
Detective Demarco
Benny Nieves
Alberto Santana

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Franc. Reyes
Writers: Franc. Reyes
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Franc. Reyes, shot by Frank Byers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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John Leguizamo and Harvey Keitel and Florencia Lozano carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0880570 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Franc. Reyes directs. Frank Byers behind the camera. George Acogny scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Directed by Franc. Reyes, shot by Frank Byers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by George Acogny. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5John Leguizamo and Harvey Keitel and Florencia Lozano carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0880570 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.