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RUNTIME
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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Payback - The Debt Collector
2021 1h 27m EN
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5.2
MID
★5.2TMDB · 47
ThrillerMysteryCrimeDrama
Synopsis
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A grieving father grapples with the seedy, manipulative world of high stakes debt collection while struggling to shed the tragedies of his past. He find's himself pitted against his best friend with troubling consequences.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Alex Pettyfer
Brandon
Shakira Barrera
Christina
Mike Vogel
Ross
Jacques Colimon
Sean
J. J. Soria
Mario
Breeda Wool
Rava
Brittney Level
Mrs. Reynolds
Mara Hall
Juanita
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Marianna Palka
- Writers
- Todd M. Friedman
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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ERA
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Released 5 years ago.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Marianna Palka, shot by Meena Singh. 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 Matt Friedman. 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 Tim Rush shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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ERA
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Alex Pettyfer and Shakira Barrera and Mike Vogel carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt10572658 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 47 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Marianna Palka directs. Meena Singh behind the camera. Matt Friedman scores. Tim Rush cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 5 years ago.
- 3Directed by Marianna Palka, shot by Meena Singh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Matt Friedman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Tim Rush shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Alex Pettyfer and Shakira Barrera and Mike Vogel carry the top of the cast.
- 7IMDB entry: tt10572658 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 8Only 47 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Meena Singh
- Original score
- Matt Friedman
- Editing
- Tim Rush
- Production design
- Sally Levi
- Runtime
- 87 min · 1h 27m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
Also by
Marianna Palka
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Trailers & featurettes
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Production companies
Who made it
Vertical
US
- HE
Hemlock Circle Productions
US
- TH
The Warner Davis Company
US
- DA
Dark Dreams Entertainment
GB
Key crew
- Casting DirectorBrandon Henry Rodriguez
- Set DecorationDevita Walker
- ProducerTodd M. Friedman
- Executive ProducerAlex Pettyfer
- EditorTim Rush
- ProducerWarner Davis
- Costume DesignerTora Eff
- Executive ProducerJames Ireland
- Production ManagerElliott Barker
- EditorAndy Palmer
- Production DesignSally Levi
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)2021-09-17
- Digital2021-09-17
