He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
Land: United States
Alternative Title: A Fúria, Amok - He Was a Quiet Man, La furia, Politis yperano ypopsias, Un uomo qualunque
Regisseur: Frank A. Cappello
Writer: Frank A. Cappello
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Frank A. Cappello, Michael Leahy
Executive Producer: Jason Hallock
Firmen: Neo Art & Logic, Quiet Man Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Budget: N/A
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: alter ego, aquarium, christmas, dark comedy, falling in love, life-saver, loner, mental health, misanthrophy, office, paraplegic, rescue, suitcase, surrealism, talking fish
Geschichte
Bob Maconel, an office worker who struggles with misanthropy and mental health issues, plans a shooting spree at his workplace but hesitates to execute it. On the day he intended to carry out his plan, another colleague actually goes on a shooting rampage instead. Bob, however, emerges as a hero for attempting to stop the gunman. Ironically, the one colleague Bob liked, who happened to be injured during the incident, becomes paraplegic. Bob must now navigate his newfound status as a reluctant hero and help his injured friend find hope while also trying to find joy in life himself.
Zusammenfassung
Directed by Frank A. Cappello and released in 2007, 'He Was a Quiet Man' is a dark comedy-drama that explores themes of mental health, misanthropy, and redemption through a surreal narrative involving talking fish and an office shooting incident. The film blends genres such as comedy, drama, romance, and thriller to deliver a unique story about a troubled loner, Bob Maconel, who finds himself in unexpected circumstances after attempting to prevent a workplace tragedy.
