Grand Theft Auto 2: The Movie

1999 0h 8m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Live-Action short film that Rockstar Games made for GTA2. It depicts a day in the life of Claude Speed, the main character of the game.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Scott Maslen
Claude Speed
Nick Conroy
Redneck Gang Leader
Dan Houser
Monk in Step Van
Ian McQue
Zaibatsu Assassin - Hitman
Martin Pfefferkorn
Zaibatsu Janitor / Assassin
Terry Donovan
Hare Krishna Member

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alex De Rakoff
Writers: Dan Houser
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alex De Rakoff, shot by Robert Benavides. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Glen Richardson 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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Scott Maslen and Nick Conroy and Dan Houser carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3134698 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Alex De Rakoff directs. Robert Benavides behind the camera. Glen Richardson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Alex De Rakoff, shot by Robert Benavides. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Glen Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Scott Maslen and Nick Conroy and Dan Houser carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3134698 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.