Parker, DIRECTED BY Taylor Hackford. Experience a thief's revenge with Parker. Heists, double-crosses, and a fight for justice.
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Parker - Synopsis:
Parker is a gripping action-thriller directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jason Statham as Parker, a skilled thief with a unique code of professional ethics. Parker's crew double-crosses him during a heist, leaving him for dead. But he survives and sets out to get revenge on the crew and their leader, Melander, played by Michael Chiklis.
The movie is based on the novel "Flashfire" by Donald E. Westlake and is one of several adaptations of the Parker character. The movie takes viewers on a thrilling ride filled with action, suspense, and twists.
The movie begins with Parker and his crew successfully robbing the Ohio State Fair. However, things take a turn for the worse when Melander proposes they rob the Palm Beach, Florida, mansion of a wealthy businessman. Parker declines, as he only steals from those who can afford it and do not involve innocent people.
Melander, feeling betrayed, leaves Parker for dead on the side of the road. But Parker survives and sets out to get revenge. He travels to Palm Beach and forms an unlikely alliance with Leslie, played by Jennifer Lopez, a real estate agent who is in debt and looking for a way out.
Together, Parker and Leslie hatch a plan to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist. But their plan is complicated by the involvement of Melander's girlfriend, Claire, played by Emma Booth, who becomes suspicious of Parker and Leslie.
The heist itself is an edge-of-your-seat sequence, with Parker and Leslie sneaking around the mansion, avoiding guards, and using their wits to outsmart Melander's crew. The final confrontation between Parker and Melander is intense and satisfying, as Parker gets the revenge he has been seeking.
One of the key themes of Parker is the idea of honor among thieves. Parker has a strict code of ethics that he lives by, and he expects others to do the same. When Melander breaks this code, he becomes Parker's enemy. The movie explores the idea of what it means to be a professional thief and how loyalty and trust factor into that profession.
Another theme is the idea of identity. Parker assumes several different identities throughout the movie, from a Texan oilman to a wealthy businessman. He is constantly adapting and changing, which allows him to stay one step ahead of his enemies. But this constant reinvention also takes a toll on him, as he struggles to maintain his own sense of self.
The movie also explores the idea of redemption. Parker is a criminal, but he has his own sense of right and wrong. He only steals from those who can afford it and does not harm innocent people. By the end of the movie, he has taken revenge on those who wronged him and is able to move on with his life.
Parker is a thrilling heist movie with a complex and engaging plot. It features excellent performances by Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, and Michael Chiklis, as well as beautiful cinematography and expertly choreographed action sequences.
The movie's exploration of themes like honor, identity, and redemption elevates it above your typical action movie. Overall, Parker is a must-watch for fans of the heist genre and action movies in general.
DIRECTED BY
Taylor Hackford
PRODUCED BY
Les Alexander ... producer
Steven Chasman ... producer
Lisa Dennis ... co-producer
Tami Gunby ... associate producer: Alexander/Mitchell Productions
Taylor Hackford ... producer
Sidney Kimmel ... producer
Clint Kisker ... executive producer
Stratton Leopold ... executive producer
Brad Luff ... executive producer.
CAST
Jason Statham Jason Statham ... Parker
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez ... Leslie Rodgers
Michael Chiklis Michael Chiklis ... Melander
Wendell Pierce Wendell Pierce ... Carlson
Clifton Collins Jr. Clifton Collins Jr. ... Ross
Bobby Cannavale Bobby Cannavale ... Jake Fernandez
Patti LuPone Patti LuPone ... Ascension
Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco ... Norte
Micah Hauptman Micah Hauptman ... August Hardwicke
Emma Booth Emma Booth ... Claire
Nick Nolte Nick Nolte ... Hurley
Daniel Bernhardt Daniel Bernhardt ... Kroll
Billy Slaughter Billy Slaughter ...Ohio State Fair Security Guard Ben
Jon Eyez Jon Eyez ... Jack
Carl J. Walker Carl J. Walker ... Ohio State Fair Accounts Manager (as Carl Walker)
Sala Baker Sala Baker ... Ernesto
Rio Hackford Rio Hackford ... Oliver
Kirk Baltz Kirk Baltz ... Bobby Hardwicke
Earl Maddox Earl Maddox ... James
James Carraway James Carraway ... Hospital Patient Quinn
Sharon Landry Sharon Landry ... Jen Hurley
Charleigh Bryant-Stelly Charleigh Bryant-Stelly ... Bonnie (as Charleigh Harmon)
Becca Marks Becca Marks ... Ohio State Fair Mother (as Rebecca Marks)
Alyshia Ochse Alyshia Ochse ... Amber
Madeline Marks Madeline Marks ... Ohio State Fair Little Girl
Kip Gilman Kip Gilman ... Danzinger
Travers Mackel Travers Mackel ... Newscaster #1
Randy Rousseau Randy Rousseau ... Newscaster #2 (as Randi Rousseau)
Eamon Sheehan Eamon Sheehan ... Norte's Office Bad Guy #1
Chuck Picerni Jr. Chuck Picerni Jr. ... Norte's Office Bad Guy #2 (as Chuck Picerni)
Felipe Savahge Felipe Savahge ... Norte's Office Bad Guy #3
Mark Drath Mark Drath ... Carny
Peter Haig Peter Haig ... Auctioneer
Maureen Solomon Maureen Solomon ... Mrs. Fritz
Derek Cecil Derek Cecil ... Assistant to Mrs. Fritz
Kenneth Brown Jr. Kenneth Brown Jr. ...Hospital Orderly
Larry Tausch Larry Tausch ... Square Dance Caller
Ken Massey Ken Massey ... Ohio State Trooper
John Wilmot John Wilmot ... Man in Coffee Shop
Mary Stieffel Mary Stieffel ... James' Wife
Mark Joyce Mark Joyce ... Delivery Man
Noelle Wilcox Noelle Wilcox ... Realty Receptionist
Carlos A. Marquez Carlos A. Marquez ...Hotel Employee
Carlos Anico Carlos Anico ... Valet
Brandy Theis Brandy Theis ... Pageant Director
Mike Watson Mike Watson...Sheriff on Boat (as Michael Watson)
Alfonso Del Rosario Alfonso Del Rosario ...Palm Beach Fireman
Aly Ginsberg Aly Ginsberg ... Vacationing Woman
Pearce Blair Pearce Blair ... Vacationing Man
Jeffrey Donnelly Jeffrey Donnelly...Auction Security Guard
Danny Epper Danny Epper ... Bouncer (as Daniel Epper)
Michelle Stafford Michelle Stafford ...Phyllis Summers
Joshua Morrow Joshua Morrow ... Nicholas Newman
Wilson Wilson ... Pipsy
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Brandon Acosta Brandon Acosta ...Younger Country boy (uncredited)
Vanessa Aranegui Vanessa Aranegui...Caterer (uncredited)
Chelsi Archambeau Chelsi Archambeau ... High Society Ball Guest (uncredited)
Faith Archambeau Faith Archambeau ... High Society Ball Guest (uncredited)
Angela Austin Angela Austin ... High Society Ball Guest (uncredited)
Christopher Berry Christopher Berry ... Parking Attendant (uncredited)
Bruce Bishop Bruce Bishop ... Pool Customer (uncredited)
Bruce Bishop Bruce Bishop ... County Fair Cook (uncredited)
Beth Blevins Beth Blevins ... Ohio State Fair Accountant (uncredited)
Tom Bubrig Tom Bubrig ...Real Estate Broker (uncredited)
Gail Byer Gail Byer ...Boca Resort Guest (uncredited)
Jason Chaffin Jason Chaffin ...Dead Danzinger Bodyguard #2 (uncredited)
Tanya Christiansen Tanya Christiansen ... Auction Patron (uncredited)
Emily Church Emily Church ... Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited)
James Michael Cooper James Michael Cooper ... Fair Patron (uncredited)
Ty Copeman Ty Copeman ... Chauffeur (uncredited)
Haylie Creppel Haylie Creppel ...Little Girl in Pool (uncredited)
Alexandra Cullen Alexandra Cullen ... Ohio State Fair Patron (uncredited)
Jami Cullen Jami Cullen ...Woman in Floppy Hat (uncredited)
Rudy Saint Cyr Rudy Saint Cyr ... Police Officer (uncredited)
Troy Davis Troy Davis ...Panicked Fairgoer (uncredited)
Omar Elkalyoubie Omar Elkalyoubie... Valet (uncredited)
Adrienne Esteen Adrienne Esteen ... State Fair Attendee (uncredited)
Robert Freeman Robert Freeman ... Ohio State Fair Patron (uncredited)
Blake French Blake French ... Police Officer (uncredited)
Brooke Fry Brooke Fry ... Beauty Pageant Contestant #22 (uncredited)
Shawn Genther Shawn Genther ... Security Guard (uncredited)
Sheralyn Graise Sheralyn Graise ... Beauty Contestant Judge / Fair Attendee (uncredited)
Rod Grant Rod Grant ... Auction Patron (uncredited)
Wade Guthrie Wade Guthrie ... Ohio State Fair Patron (uncredited)
Emily D. Haley Emily D. Haley ... Fair Goer (uncredited)
Rodney Hebert Rodney Hebert ... Pedestrian (uncredited)
Randy Herman Randy Herman ... Undercover Security (uncredited)
Rankin Hickman Rankin Hickman ... Accountant (uncredited)
Jacquelyn Twodat Jackson Jacquelyn Twodat Jackson ... Store patron (uncredited)
Aaryn Jayden Aaryn Jayden ... Ohio State Fair Attendee (uncredited)
Duke Jones Duke Jones ...Gang member Charlie (uncredited)
Julie Ann Jones Julie Ann Jones ... Physician (uncredited)
Allyson Leigh Jordan Allyson Leigh Jordan ... Ohio State Fair Patron (uncredited)
R.C. Keene R.C. Keene...Old guy in French Quarter (uncredited)
John C. Klein John C. Klein ... Ohio State Trooper J. Moran (uncredited)
Mark Konrad Mark Konrad ... Auction Guest (uncredited)
Philip Krinsky Philip Krinsky ... Ohio State Fair Patron (uncredited)
Avery Edward Landry Avery Edward Landry...Boy on Bike (uncredited)
Elton LeBlanc Elton LeBlanc ... Sunbather (uncredited)
Tommy Lentsch Tommy Lentsch ... Florist (uncredited)
Erik Luna Erik Luna ...State Fair Patron (uncredited)
John Archer Lundgren John Archer Lundgren ... VIP Confronting Security (uncredited)
Robb Maus Robb Maus ... Elegant Guest (uncredited)
Amanda Miller Amanda Miller ... Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited)
Carlee Miller Carlee Miller ... Elegant Guest (uncredited)
John Newkirk John Newkirk ...Beauty Pageant Judge (uncredited)
Brian Oerly Brian Oerly ... Bouncer 3 (uncredited)
Jolene Perez Jolene Perez ... Auction Guest (uncredited)
Andrea R. Perry Andrea R. Perry ... Ohio State Fair Crowd Member (uncredited)
Diezel Ramos Diezel Ramos ... Prison Guard (uncredited)
Carlos Retana Jr. Carlos Retana Jr. ... Document Printer (uncredited)
Tom Riska Tom Riska ...Multi-Millionaire (uncredited)
Michael Patrick Rogers Michael Patrick Rogers ... (uncredited)
Ross Rouillier Ross Rouillier ... Ohio State Fair Patron (uncredited)
Daniel Saah Daniel Saah ...Real Estate Broker (uncredited)
Mako San Mako San ... Henchman (uncredited)
Lauren Seibert Lauren Seibert ...Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited)
Deanna Sherman Deanna Sherman ... Ohio State Fair Patron #2 (uncredited)
Gaynelle W. Sloman Gaynelle W. Sloman ... Beauty Pageant Judge (uncredited)
John L. Smith Jr. John L. Smith Jr. ... Wealthy Guest (uncredited)
Terry Lee Smith Terry Lee Smith ... Club Goer (uncredited)
Andrew j Spinks Andrew j Spinks ... Dead Danzinger Bodyguard (uncredited)
Chad Stevens Chad Stevens ... Security Guard (uncredited)
Joel Thingvall Joel Thingvall ... Auctioneer (uncredited)
Michelle Torres Michelle Torres ... Neighbor (uncredited)
Mark Troy Mark Troy ... Security Guard (uncredited)
Donny Tucker Donny Tucker ... Security Guard (uncredited)
Lawrence Turner Lawrence Turner ... Actor (uncredited)
John Vanis II John Vanis II ... Private Security Gaurd (uncredited)
Joseph Velez Joseph Velez ... Hotel Patron (uncredited)
Daniel Vincent Daniel Vincent ... Ohio State Fair Patron (uncredited)
Glen Warner Glen Warner ... Man on Cell Phone (uncredited)
Christian Wells Christian Wells ... Pageant Contestant #11 (uncredited)
Mike Wiatrak Mike Wiatrak ... Wealthy Guest (uncredited)
Tacey Willis Tacey Willis ... Beauty Pageant Contestant #7 (uncredited)
Will Wood Will Wood ... Extra (uncredited).