”The Believer is the nerviest American political movie since Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing” - Esquire Magazine
“Ryan Gosling’s performance stands out among the year’s most extraordinary acting achievements” - AFI
“Volatile… throws off sparks!” - Elvis Mitchell, The New York Times
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, The Believer is a daring and gripping portrayal of a young Jewish man living an impossible contradiction as a neo-Nazi. Inspired by real events, the film tells the story of Danny Balint (Ryan Gosling) and his struggle between destorying his own people and being drawn back to Judaism.
Starring Ryan Gosling (MURDER BY NUMBERS, THE NOTEBOOK, HALF NELSON) in a critically acclaimed performance as Danny, a role that has been compared to Robert De Niro’s portrayal of Travis Bickle in TAXI DRIVER. Also starring Billy Zane (TITANIC), Theresa Russell (KAFKA) and Summer Phoenix (THE LARAMIE PROJECT). Written and directed by Henry Bean (screenwriter, ENEMY OF THE STATE).
Color - Drama - 99 Minutes
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