Contraband 2012

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When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.

Mark Wahlberg

as Chris Farraday

Kate Beckinsale

as Kate Farraday

Ben Foster

as Sebastian Abney

Giovanni Ribisi

as Tim Briggs

Lukas Haas

as Danny Raymer

Diego Luna

as Gonzalo

J.K. Simmons

as Captain Camp

David O'Hara

as Jim Church

William Lucking

as Bud Farraday

Director:

Baltasar Kormákur

Writer:

Aaron Guzikowski, Arnaldur Indriðason, Óskar Jónasson

Genres:

Thriller,Action,Drama,Crime

Release Date:

2012 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

109 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Contraband

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Mark Wahlberg

as Chris Farraday

Kate Beckinsale

as Kate Farraday

Ben Foster

as Sebastian Abney

Giovanni Ribisi

as Tim Briggs

Lukas Haas

as Danny Raymer

Diego Luna

as Gonzalo

J.K. Simmons

as Captain Camp

David O'Hara

as Jim Church

William Lucking

as Bud Farraday

Robert Wahlberg

as John Bryce

Jason Mitchell

as Walter

Paul LeBlanc

as CBP Official

Michael J. Taylor

as Band Member - Vocals

John Russ Broussard

as Band Member - Washboard

Mike Broussard, Jr.

as Band Member - Saxophone

Arthur Thomas

as Band Member - Drums

Amber Gaiennie

as Danny's Bride

Kent Jude Bernard

as Tommy Raymer

Andrew Autin

as Band Member - Guitar

Beau St. Pierre

as Band Member - Trumpet

Ashton McGee

as Band Member - Trombone

Telissa Long

as Band Member - Vocals

Norman E. Landeche IV

as Band Member - Piano

Anthony Coleman

as Marcus

Jackson Beals

as Desmond

Allan Maxwell

as Band Member - Bass

Jaqueline Fleming

as Jeanie

Connor Hill

as Michael

Bryce McDaniel

as Eddie

John Wilmot

as House Owner

Dane Rhodes

as AA Guy

Juliette Enright

as Sadie

Ritchie Montgomery

as Sebastian's Cousin

Viktor Hernandez

as Edwin

Shannon Hand

as Interviewer

J. Omar Castro

as Benito

Michael L. Nesbitt

as Chief Mate

Jack Landry

as Second Mate

Lucky Johnson

as Tarik

Carlos Compean

as Port Pilot

Kirk Bovill

as Crew Member

Rose Bianco

as Superintendent

Brian Nguyen

as Taxi Driver

Roland Ruiz

as Kid

Ian Casselberry

as Kinkos

Victor Lopez

as Skinny Kid

Laura Iglesias

as Rosa

Eddie Fiola

as Armored Truck Driver

Max Daniels

as Armored Truck Driver

Joshua Teixidor

as Boss

Randy Austin

as Deckhand

Anthony Michael Frederick

as CBP Officer

Michael Beasley

as Davis

Turner Crumbley

as Laird

Lance E. Nichols

as CBP Agent

Anthony "Ace" Thomas

as Construction Worker

Eric Weinstein

as Trucker

Cecil Brown

as Auctioneer

Joseph Blackstone

as Car Buyer (uncredited)

Nic Christie

as Longshoreman (uncredited)

Ryan Hebert

as Construction Supervisor (uncredited)

Desiree Ledet

as Secretary (uncredited)

Austin Naulty

as Gonzalo's Muscle (uncredited)

Tracy Oliver

as Contraband Officer with Dog (uncredited)

Gustavo I. Ortiz

as Panamanian (uncredited)

Errol Suleyman

as Engineer (uncredited)

Deneen Tyler

as Detective (uncredited)

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