Focus
"Everything is about to become very clear."
Originally released in 2001. Focus is a drama film. directed by Neal Slavin.
Starring William H. Macy, Laura Dern, and David Paymer
Synopsis
In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they find themselves aligned with a local Jewish immigrant in a struggle for dignity and survival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (30 votes)
Box Office
$645.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William H. Macy
as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
Laura Dern
as Gertrude 'Gert' Hart
David Paymer
as Mr. Finkelstein
Meat Loaf
as Fred
Kay Hawtrey
as Mrs. Newman
Michael Copeman
as Carlson
Kenneth Welsh
as Father Crighton
Peter Oldring
as Willy Doyle
Joseph Ziegler
as Mr. Gargan
Arlene Meadows
as Mrs. Dewitt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $645,418
Production Companies
- Focus Productions Inc.
- Carros Pictures
- Dog Pond Productions
- Paramount Classics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focus about?
In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they f...
Who directed Focus?
Focus was directed by Neal Slavin.
How long is Focus?
Focus has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Focus released?
Focus was released on October 19, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Focus?
The main cast of Focus includes William H. Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer, Meat Loaf, Kay Hawtrey.