The Woodsman (2004)
- Starring:
- Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, (more)
- Director(s):
- Nicole Kassell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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Writer/director Nicole Kassell makes her feature film debut with the drama The Woodsman. Co-written by Steven Fechter, the original script won first place at the Slamdance Screenplay Competition in 2001. Kevin Bacon plays Walter, a child molester who gets out of prison after serving a 12-year sentence. He returns to his old town and tries to start over by working at a woodyard. Fortunately, his brother-in-law (Benjamin Bratt) helps him get a place to live. He even strikes up a relationship with local gal Vickie (Bacon's real-life wife, Kyra Sedgwick). However, Walter still struggles with his past and the suspicions of co-worker Mary-Kay (Eve) and Detective Lucas (Mos Def). The Woodsman premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the dramatic competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 87 mins
Complete Cast:
- Kevin Bacon - Walter
- Eve - Mary-Kay
- David Alan Grier - Bob
- Michael Shannon - Rosen
- Carlos Leon - Pedro
- Kyra Sedgwick - Vickie
- Mos Def - Det. Lucas
- Benjamin Bratt - Carlos
- Hannah Pilkes - Robin
- Gina Philips
- Director(s):
- Nicole Kassell
- Writer(s):
- Steven Fechter, Nicole Kassell
- Producer(s):
- Lee Daniels
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Nudity, Violence, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Profanity, Strong Sexual Content)
- Categories:
- Drama
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- 2004 - The Woodsman - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best New Filmmaker (Runner-up)
- 2004 - The Woodsman - National Board of Review - Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking
- 2001 - The Woodsman - Slamdance International Film Festival - Best Script
- 2001 - The Woodsman - Slamdance International Film Festival - Best Script
