The Actor
2025 · 1h 38m · Drama, Mystery, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
An unforgettable cinematic odyssey.
Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.
Directed by
Duke JohnsonBased on the novel by
Donald E. Westlake6.0Smart score
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1950sbased on novel or bookohio
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