Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 12/30/05 (LA&NY) 01/20/06 Wide Home Video 07/04/06 MPAA Rating Rated R for strong sexual content and language Running Time 1 hour 37 minutes Genre Comedy, Suspense, Crime Director/Writer Richard Shepard Cast Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Adam Scott, Jonah Meyerson, Dylan Baker, Philip Baker Hall Studio The Weinstein Company |
THE MATADOR
Synopsis
A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar….
In writer/director Richard Shepard's dark comedy
THE MATADOR, Julian Noble (Pierce Brosnan) is a
hit man who's very good at what he does. He’s in
Mexico City doing another job but sadly for Julian,
he has reached a low point in his life—the murder
business has all but killed him.
Danny Wright (Greg Kinnear) is also in Mexico City
on business, although a decidedly different kind of
business. Danny lives in Denver with his wife Bean
(Hope Davis), and while they may have troubles
financially, there is a youthful lust between them
that belies ten years of marriage. Danny finds
himself in Mexico City for a business opportunity
whose outcome could be the difference between
solving all his financial problems or falling even
deeper into debt.
One night, at the hotel bar, these two men meet.
Before long, they find themselves involved in a
strange friendship—built on the dark and drunken
honesty shared among strangers who believe they
will never see each other in the light of day.
A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar….
In writer/director Richard Shepard's dark comedy
THE MATADOR, Julian Noble (Pierce Brosnan) is a
hit man who's very good at what he does. He’s in
Mexico City doing another job but sadly for Julian,
he has reached a low point in his life—the murder
business has all but killed him.
Danny Wright (Greg Kinnear) is also in Mexico City
on business, although a decidedly different kind of
business. Danny lives in Denver with his wife Bean
(Hope Davis), and while they may have troubles
financially, there is a youthful lust between them
that belies ten years of marriage. Danny finds
himself in Mexico City for a business opportunity
whose outcome could be the difference between
solving all his financial problems or falling even
deeper into debt.
One night, at the hotel bar, these two men meet.
Before long, they find themselves involved in a
strange friendship—built on the dark and drunken
honesty shared among strangers who believe they
will never see each other in the light of day.
Spanning four countries, six months and many margaritas, THE MATADOR takes the hit man film and
spins it on its head, creating a character-driven story that’s hip and hilarious—strange and full of
unexpected heart.
Featuring a bold, outrageously original performance from Pierce Brosnan, and a funny, unexpected turn
from Greg Kinnear, THE MATADOR is a buddy film, blended with extra tequila.--©The Weinstein Company
spins it on its head, creating a character-driven story that’s hip and hilarious—strange and full of
unexpected heart.
Featuring a bold, outrageously original performance from Pierce Brosnan, and a funny, unexpected turn
from Greg Kinnear, THE MATADOR is a buddy film, blended with extra tequila.--©The Weinstein Company
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