Ships in the Night: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery

2021 1h 24m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 23

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Synopsis

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When an art gallery robbery leads to the death of the contemptible gallery manager, former Boston detective Jeff Jackson teams up with local doctor - and old flame - Dr. Zee Madeiras, to catch the killer.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jesse Metcalfe
Jeff "J. W." Jackson
Sarah Lind
Zee Madieras
Eric Keenleyside
Police Chief Madieras
Chelsea Hobbs
Jackie Shawl
Bradley Stryker
Barista Bob
Sunita Prasad
Britt Prajna
Camille Mitchell
Lila Winchester
Benjamin Wilkinson
Adam Shearin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Jean
Writers: Gillian Horvath
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "A Martha's Vineyard Mystery Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mark Jean, shot by William McKnight. 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 Matthew Rogers. 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 James Ilecic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Jesse Metcalfe and Sarah Lind and Eric Keenleyside carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mark Jean directs. William McKnight behind the camera. Matthew Rogers scores. James Ilecic cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 5 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Part of the "A Martha's Vineyard Mystery Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Mark Jean, shot by William McKnight. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Matthew Rogers. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor James Ilecic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Jesse Metcalfe and Sarah Lind and Eric Keenleyside carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt13365786 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.