Whilst this boasts a really strong cast, it isn't really anything much to write home about as thriller. Retired cop "Ross" (Paul Newman) lives with the wealthy, but terminally ill, actor "Ames" (Gene Hackman) and his wife "Catherine" (Susan Sarandon). When a young girl is kidnapped, he is asked to deliver the ransom money - but as ever, no good deed goes unpunished, and soon he is embroiled in a twenty year old cold…
Top Cast
Paul Newman
Harry Ross
Susan Sarandon
Catherine Ames
Gene Hackman
Jack Ames
Reese Witherspoon
Mel Ames
Stockard Channing
Lt. Verna Hollander
James Garner
Raymond Hope
Giancarlo Esposito
Reuben Escobar
Liev Schreiber
Jeff Willis
Margo Martindale
Gloria Lamar
John Spencer
Capt. Phil Egan
M. Emmet Walsh
Lester Ivar
Peter Gregory
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Rene Mujica
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Jason Clarke
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Patrick Malone
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Lewis Arquette
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Reviews
Great cast in a so-so neo-noir thriller. Paul Newman, Gene Hackman and Susan Sarandon were great and Newman's scenes with Hackman was some of the highlights. Also get to see Reese Witherspoon (and all her glory) and Liev Schreiber in supporting roles, along with James Garner who was always great even in a smaller role here. But the script and noir never quite clicked for me and the ending was a bit predictable,…
FAQ about Twilight
What is Twilight about?
A retired detective accepts a simple task, unaware that it will tear open old, forgotten, but deadly wounds.
When was Twilight released?
Twilight was released in 1998.
What genres does Twilight belong to?
Twilight is categorised as Crime, Thriller.
Who stars in Twilight?
The cast of Twilight includes Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon, Stockard Channing.