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’R Xmas (2001) | Criteria

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’R Xmas

'R Xmas

United States • English • 2001 • 1h 25m

Director

Crime Drama Thriller

View Connections 3.36/5·3.4K ratings·850 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

A New York drug dealer is kidnapped, and his wife must try to come up with the money and drugs to free him from his abductors before Christmas.

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Directed by Abel Ferrara
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorAbel Ferrara

WriterScott Pardo, Abel Ferrara

CinematographerKen Kelsch

ComposerSchoolly D

EditorSuzanne Pillsbury, Bill Pankow, Patricia Bowers

ProducerPierre Kalfon

Cast

Drea de Matteoas Wife

Lillo Brancatoas Husband

Ice-Tas Kidnapper

Victor Argoas Louie

Denia Bracheas Louie's Wife

Meredith Ostromas Elf 1

Janis Corsairas Shopper 1

Gloria Irizarryas Aunt

Nelson Vasquezas Niece's Husband

Roman Riveraas Felipe

Javier Nunezas Felipe's Brother

Benny Nievesas Priest

Begonya Plazaas Tio's Wife

Lisa Valensas Daughter

Naomi Moralesas Niece

John Robert Tramutolaas Child Scrooge

Dan Sweeneyas Santa Claus

Anne Ackermanas Shopper 2

Andrew Laskyas Security Guard

Bersaida Vegaas Toy Store Manager