Sword of Trust

2019 1h 29m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 97

Comedy

Synopsis

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When Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she's received is an antique sword that he believed to be proof that the South won the Civil War.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marc Maron
Mel
Jon Bass
Nathaniel
Michaela Watkins
Mary
Jillian Bell
Cynthia
Toby Huss
Hog Jaws
Dan Bakkedahl
Kingpin
Lynn Shelton
Deirdre
Timothy Paul
Zeke

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lynn Shelton
Writers: Michael Patrick O'Brien, Lynn Shelton
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 7 years ago.

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3 / 7

ERA

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Directed by Lynn Shelton, shot by Jason Oldak. 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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Editor Tyler L. Cook shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Marc Maron and Jon Bass and Michaela Watkins carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8484012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lynn Shelton directs. Jason Oldak behind the camera. Tyler L. Cook cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Directed by Lynn Shelton, shot by Jason Oldak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Tyler L. Cook shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Marc Maron and Jon Bass and Michaela Watkins carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt8484012 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jason Oldak
Editing: Tyler L. Cook
Production design: John Lavin
Costume design: Tora Eff
Makeup / hair: Somica Spratley
Sound: Dave Howe
Runtime: 89 min · 1h 29m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Sword of Trust (2019)

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SWITCH.2019-08-02
★ 6/10
For all its flaws, ‘Sword of Trust’ is still a fun little movie. While it has a mix of untapped potential and a stretched plot, it isn’t one that I would say to stay away from - if you stumble across it and have 80 minutes to kill, there are worse things you could be watching. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-sword-of-trust-trust-the-cast-not-the-comedy

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