Knife (2011)

Set in rural Texas the story chronicles an unnamed man with a broken spirit. In the beginning we see him returning to his family. Where he’s been is unknown. Wherever it was – prison, maybe war – the years have not been kind to him. In spite of his family’s warm welcome the man can’t shake an anger that builds in him so he must leave them again. This time to return to the land that was once theirs, a land that had been in the family for generations, a land that has been stolen, plundered, and sewn with seeds of greed. There’s a force at work, a corruption that destroys homes, nature, families, and memories. The Man decides to lay his stakes down and pits himself against it all. He is on a ruinous mission to sate the hatred in his heart with the knife he carries in his hand.

Director: James M. Johnston
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Hutch Crane
Editing: David Lowery
Production: Sailor Bear, Beautiful Confusion Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

greed, revenge, corporate greed

More Films by Director: James M. Johnston
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knife about?
Set in rural Texas the story chronicles an unnamed man with a broken spirit. In the beginning we see him returning to his family. Where he’s been is unknown. Wherever it was – prison, maybe war – the years have not been kind to him. In spite of his family’s warm welcome the man can’t shake an anger that builds in him so he must leave them again. This time to return to the land that was once theirs, a land that had been in the family for generations, a land that has been stolen, plundered, and sewn with seeds of greed. There’s a force at work, a corruption that destroys homes, nature, families, and memories. The Man decides to lay his stakes down and pits himself against it all. He is on a ruinous mission to sate the hatred in his heart with the knife he carries in his hand.
Who directed Knife?
Knife was directed by James M. Johnston.
Who stars in Knife?
Knife stars Charles Baker, Frederic Doss, Matt Socia, David Lowery, Richard L. Olsen, Frank Mosley.
How long is Knife?
Knife has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Knife?
Knife is a Drama film.
Where was Knife produced?
Knife was produced in United States of America.