Badland (2007)
Jerry (Jamie Draven) was an idealist when he served in the first Gulf War. But when he was later deployed to Iraq, Jerry was an older man, a father of three and embittered by broken promises and unfulfilled desires. When Jerry returns from Iraq he has been transformed by horrors that cannot be forgiven. He lives a life of poverty, his children afraid of him and his wife, Nora (Vinessa Shaw), unsympathetic and unhappy. When Jerry discovers that Nora has betrayed him, his anger and despair drive him to commit an act so heinous and irreversible that nothing he had experienced in combat could have prepared him for.
Cast
- Jamie Draven - Jerry Rice
- Grace Caroline Currey - Celina Rice
- Vinessa Shaw - Nora Rice
- Joe Morton - Max Astin
- Chandra West - Oli Danilou
- Tom Carey - Louie
- Pete Seadon - Sheriff Thomas Pellegrino
- Keith White - Patrol Officer
- Larry Austin - Motel Owner
- Jake Church - Stevie
Screenplay
- Francesco Lucente (Screenplay)
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
prison, van, navy, nightmare, wife, trauma, epistaxis, iraq, afghanistan war (2001-2021), teacher, soldier, rage, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Badland about?
- Jerry (Jamie Draven) was an idealist when he served in the first Gulf War. But when he was later deployed to Iraq, Jerry was an older man, a father of three and embittered by broken promises and unfulfilled desires. When Jerry returns from Iraq he has been transformed by horrors that cannot be forgiven. He lives a life of poverty, his children afraid of him and his wife, Nora (Vinessa Shaw), unsympathetic and unhappy. When Jerry discovers that Nora has betrayed him, his anger and despair drive him to commit an act so heinous and irreversible that nothing he had experienced in combat could have prepared him for.
- Who directed Badland?
- Badland was directed by Francesco Lucente.
- Who stars in Badland?
- Badland stars Jamie Draven, Grace Caroline Currey, Vinessa Shaw, Joe Morton, Chandra West, Tom Carey.
- How long is Badland?
- Badland has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Badland?
- Badland is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Badland?
- Badland had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Badland gross?
- Badland grossed $25,309 worldwide.
- Where was Badland produced?
- Badland was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Badland?
- The themes of Badland include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.