Target Number One

"Uncover the corruption. Discover the truth."

2020 2h 15m EN

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★6.2TMDB · 138

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Synopsis

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Ex heroin junkie, Daniel Léger, gets involved in a drug deal with the wrong people for the wrong reasons. When the deal goes sour, Daniel gets thrown into a Thai prison and slapped with a 100-year sentence. While he tries to survive his Bangkok incarceration, the news of his conviction captures the attention of Globe and Mail journalist Victor Malarek, who decides to go after the shady undercover cops responsible for wrongly accusing Daniel.

“Uncover the corruption. Discover the truth.”

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Cast

Antoine Olivier Pilon
Daniel Léger
Josh Hartnett
Victor Malarek
Stephen McHattie
Frank Cooper
Jim Gaffigan
Picker
J.C. MacKenzie
Arthur
Don McKellar
Norm
Rose-Marie Perreault
Mary
Frank Schorpion
Raiven

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Daniel Roby
Writers: Daniel Roby
Languages: French, Thai, English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Thai, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Daniel Roby, shot by Ronald Plante. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Antoine Olivier Pilon and Josh Hartnett and Stephen McHattie carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Daniel Roby directs. Ronald Plante behind the camera. Éloi Painchaud scores. Yvann Thibaudeau cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in French, Thai, English.

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1Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Thai, English.
4International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
5Directed by Daniel Roby, shot by Ronald Plante. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Éloi Painchaud. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Yvann Thibaudeau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Antoine Olivier Pilon and Josh Hartnett and Stephen McHattie carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Uncover the corruption. Discover the truth.".
10IMDB entry: tt1656177 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Ronald Plante
Original score: Éloi Painchaud
Editing: Yvann Thibaudeau
Production design: David Pelletier
Costume design: Véronique Marchessault
Makeup / hair: Larysa Chernienko
VFX supervisor: Michael Beaulac
Sound: Stéphane Bergeron
Stunt coordinator: Dan Redford
Runtime: 135 min · 2h 15m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $138,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Target Number One (2020)

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★ 7/10
The second film I have watched with Pilon and I am very impressed. Hartnett brings great energy as well and it nice to read about how long he was willing to commit to this project. Finally, I don't know if Jim Gaffigan needs the money or just enjoys acting but I'll watch him anyday. Great work all around. A fun Tuesday night watch.

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