The Penitent Man

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5.6/10

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Lance Henriksen, Andrew Keegan, and Nicholas Gyeney in The Penitent Man (2010)

...He Knows The Secret.

Featuring a strong cast anchored by Golden Globe nominee Lance Henriksen, The Penitent Man, a science fiction drama described as having 'the imagination of The Man from Earth and the emotion of A Beautiful Mind' was co-written, produced and directed by Award Winning Seattle filmmaker Nicholas Gyeney.

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A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.A young analyst talks with an old man claiming to be from the future - a dystopian future.

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IMDb RATING

5.6/10

5.5K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

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Trivia
During the production, the film's star Lance Henriksen presented Director Nicholas Gyeney with the portrait James Cameron had painted of him as The Terminator (1984) before casting Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role.

Goofs
The $100 bills brought back from the future, Series 2065, have the signature of Anna Escobedo Cabral, who was U.S. Treasurer from January 19, 2005 to January 20, 2009.

Quotes
Dr. Jason Pyatt: What if somebody went back and killed Hitler?
Mr. Darnell: What if Hitler *was* killed?
Dr. Jason Pyatt: What?
Mr. Darnell: What if originally Hitler was killed, and someone went back and changed it. Kept him alive. To us, we would remember it as our history, as if it always happened. Many believe that time eventually corrects itself. If Hitler was dead, someone would likely step up and take his place. Thank God, mercifully, we'll never have to test that theory.

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9/10

Surprising and refreshing

The Penitent Man's gripping story defies standard genre categorization and breaks all the "rules," providing viewers with an original and extremely effective take on a classic sci-fi question. The film is driven by stellar performances, especially from the two leads Henriksen and Walker, but The Penitent Man's greatest asset is undoubtedly its director Nicholas Gyeney who managed to make a dialog driven film absolutely thrilling to watch. The film's intimacy allows the audience to share the emotions that play out on screen, creating an intense bond between viewers and the characters that only grows as the story unfolds and we learn more about the personal struggles of the film's main players. When all is said and done, The Penitent Man is an insightful look at human relationships and most importantly a wonderful cinematic experience. I can't wait to see what's next for Gyeney and Co.