The Prodigy (2005)
Overview
"The Prodigy" tells the story of small-time enforcer Truman Fisher's vicious conflict with a sadistic assassin who has chosen the unwilling Truman to be his successor. The assassin, who goes by the alias Rains and whose exploits have become the source of legend among Truman's underworld colleagues, drives Truman, through the pressure of constant violence and grief, to understand his own capacity for both bloodshed and compassion. Ultimately this reveals to Truman that he as with all of us, must find our place in this world or as Rains would say "our place in this grand design." This action begins quickly as Truman meets with a turncoat from a rival gang. This tense showdown erupts quickly into mayhem, when Rains makes his unexpected entrance. In the wake of the ensuing bloodbath, Truman is forced to reevaluate his own role in the small, violent world he inhabits, suddenly aware that there are larger powers at work which he does not understand...
Where to watch The Prodigy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Oldflix | — | — |
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What is The Prodigy about?
"The Prodigy" tells the story of small-time enforcer Truman Fisher's vicious conflict with a sadistic assassin who has chosen the unwilling Truman to be his successor. The assassin, who goes by the alias Rains and whose exploits have become the source of legend among Truman's underworld colleagues, drives Truman, through the pressure of constant violence and grief, to understand his own capacity for both bloodshed and compassion. Ultimately this reveals to Truman that he as with all of us, must find our place in this world or as Rains would say "our place in this grand design." This action begins quickly as Truman meets with a turncoat from a rival gang. This tense showdown erupts quickly into mayhem, when Rains makes his unexpected entrance. In the wake of the ensuing bloodbath, Truman is forced to reevaluate his own role in the small, violent world he inhabits, suddenly aware that there are larger powers at work which he does not understand... The Prodigy is a Action, Drama, Family, Mystery, Thriller movie, released on 2005-01-01, runtime 120 minutes.
Is The Prodigy worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Prodigy 4.5 out of 10 from 14 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Prodigy?
In Brazil, The Prodigy streams on Oldflix. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
William Kaufman
Cast
- Holt Boggs as Truman
- Glen Vorhis as James/Rains
- Matt Beckham as Pat
- Diana Lee Inosanto as Ash
- Mirelly Taylor as Nicki
- Lawrence Varnado as King
- Marc Hébert as Ricky
- Marc Jeffreys as JT Baker
- Jay Moses as Danny
- Mark Hanson as Jimmi
- Dameon Clarke as Chris
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