Directed by:
Henry BeanScreenplay:
Henry BeanCinematography:
Jim DenaultComposer:
Joel DiamondCast:
Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell, Billy Zane, A.D. Miles, Chuck Ardezzone, David Bailey, Henry Bean, Tovah Feldshuh, Sascha Knopf (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Raised Jewish, Danny (Ryan Gosling) now runs with an anti-Semitic skinhead gang in Queens. Attending a meeting held by prominent self-proclaimed fascist Curtis Zampf (Billy Zane), Danny is noticed when he proposes killing Jews as a solution to society's problems. Danny's words create excitement not only for their racist content, but also for his articulate way of expressing himself and his knowledge of the Jewish faith. Zampf sees potential in Danny and takes him under his wing. Working with the enigmatic extremist, Danny meets the sadomasochistic Carla (Summer Phoenix). Between rough sexual encounters, Danny teaches Carla Hebrew and facts about Judaism. Carla becomes interested in the Jewish faith while Danny becomes disillusioned with his neo-Nazi lifestyle finding it as hypocritical as he found Judaism to be. Haunted by his past and questioning his own beliefs, Danny finds himself a prime suspect in the assassination of a respected Jewish figure. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
The Believer
Original Soundtrack / Score
Label: Milan Records
Year: 2001
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 49:53
| 1. | Danny's Theme Movement I | Joel Diamond | 03:04 |
| 2. | Danny's Theme Movement II | Joel Diamond | 03:45 |
| 3. | Subway Anger | Joel Diamond | 03:19 |
| 4. | Jewish Theme | Joel Diamond | 01:17 |
| 5. | Klezmer In Brooklyn | Joel Diamond | 02:26 |
| 6. | The Fight | Joel Diamond | 01:06 |
| 7. | Karla's Theme | Joel Diamond | 05:44 |
| 8. | Walking In Queens | Joel Diamond | 03:47 |
| 9. | Annoyance | Joel Diamond | 00:40 |
| 10. | Obliterate The Chaos | Joel Diamond | 02:59 |
| 11. | The Hierarchy | Joel Diamond | 01:44 |
| 12. | Nazi Flashback | Joel Diamond | 00:38 |
| 13. | Hysteria | Joel Diamond | 01:31 |
| 14. | Planting The Bomb | Joel Diamond | 01:41 |
| 15. | The Bomb Test | Joel Diamond | 00:21 |
| 16. | Bullies | Joel Diamond | 00:24 |
| 17. | Kol Nidre | Joel Diamond | 02:22 |
| 18. | The Tree Of Life | Joel Diamond | 08:38 |
| 19. | End Credits | Joel Diamond | 03:25 |
| 20. | "Henry Bean's Interview" - Interview | 01:02 |