One Hour Photo (2002)
Coming Out at 21 August 2002 in theaters.
Drama, Thriller
One Hour Photo is psychological thriller film written and directed by Mark Romanek and starring Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole, and Eriq La Salle. The film was produced by Catch 23 Entertainment, Killer Films, and John Wells Productions and released by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
The film premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival, was given a limited release on August 21, 2002, and was given a wider release on September 13. One Hour Photo received positive reviews from film critics, with praise for Romanek’s writing and Cronenweth’s cinematography, while Williams’ against-type performance received universal critical acclaim, earning him a Saturn Award for Best Actor. The film was also a commercial success, grossing $52.2 million against a $12 million budget.
Seymour “Sy” Parrish (Robin Williams) is a photo technician at a one-hour photo in big-box store SavMart. He lives alone, has no friends or love life, and lives only for his work, which he considers a “vital service”. His favorite customers are the Yorkin family, whose photos he has developed for many years. Over the years, he has grown obsessed with the family, enshrining them in his home with their photos that he secretly copies. However, as he is shy and socially inept, his attempts to become closer to the family are gently rebuffed.
Director: Mark Romanek
Writer: Mark Romanek
Stars: Robin Williams, Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Dylan Smith, Erin Daniels, Paul Hansen Kim, Lee Garlington
Cast:
| Robin Williams | … | Seymour Parrish |
| Connie Nielsen | … | Nina Yorkin |
| Michael Vartan | … | Will Yorkin |
| Dylan Smith | … | Jakob Yorkin |
| Erin Daniels | … | Maya Burson |
| Paul Hansen Kim | … | Yoshi Araki |
| Lee Garlington | … | Waitress |
| Gary Cole | … | Bill Owens |
| Marion Calvert | … | Mrs. Von Unwerth |
| David Moreland | … | Mr. Siskind |
| Shaun P. O’Hagan | … | Young Father |
| Jim Rash | … | Amateur Porn Guy |
| Nick Searcy | … | Repairman |
| Dave Engfer | … | Sav-Mart Clerk |
| Jimmy Shubert | … | Soccer Coach |
| Eriq La Salle | … | Det. James Van Der Zee |
| Clark Gregg | … | Det. Paul Outerbridge |
| Andy Rolfes | … | Officer Lyon |
| Carmen Mormino | … | Officer Bravo |
| Izrel Katz | … | Superintendent |
| Peter Mackenzie | … | Hotel Desk Manager |
| Andy Comeau | … | Duane |
| Robert Clotworthy | … | Eye Surgeon |
| Jesse Borja | … | Cook |
| Jeana Wilson | … | Nurse |
| Megan Corletto | … | Risa Owens |
| Scott Burns | … | Mr. Ankrum – Father |
| Nancy DePriest | … | Nancy |
| Kenneth Dixon | … | Security Guard |
| Noah Forrest | … | Cop |
| Spencer Kayden | … | Mrs. Ankrum – Mother |
| Anne Kathleen Murphy | … | Extra |
| Kristin Quick | … | Diner Girl |
| Mark Romanek | … | Little Boy in Photos |
| Samantha Seigelman | … | Sally |
| Wayne Wilderson | … | Booking Clerk |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia