Seven Pounds (2008)
Drama |
Seven Pounds is a American drama film, directed by Gabriele Muccino, in which Will Smith stars as a man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Barry Pepper also star. The film was released in theaters in the United States and Canada on December 19, 2008, by Columbia Pictures. Despite receiving negative reviews, it was a box-office success, grossing US $168,168,201 worldwide.
In Los Angeles, Ben Thomas cruelly berates a sales representative, Ezra Turner, over the phone. Ezra, who is blind, maintains his composure and politely ends the call. At an IRS office after hours, Ben researches a woman named Emily Posa and finds her at a hospital, being treated for a congenital heart defect. His brother calls, but Ben denies having taken something from his house.
At a care home for the elderly, Ben introduces himself as an IRS agent. He meets with administrator Stewart Goodman, who brags about cutting costs despite buying himself a new BMW. Having paid for an unsuccessful bone marrow transplant, Stewart asks for an extension from the IRS until he can receive a bonus. Ben asks a resident named Inez if Stewart is a “good man”, and she reveals that Stewart is punishing her by refusing to let her bathe.
Director: Gabriele Muccino
Writer: Grant Nieporte
Stars: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper, Elpidia Carrillo, Robinne Lee
►Cast:
| Will Smith | … | Ben |
| Rosario Dawson | … | Emily |
| Woody Harrelson | … | Ezra |
| Michael Ealy | … | Ben’s Brother |
| Barry Pepper | … | Dan |
| Elpidia Carrillo | … | Connie |
| Robinne Lee | … | Sarah |
| Joe Nunez | … | Larry / Hotel Owner (as Joseph A. Nuñez) |
| Bill Smitrovich | … | George Ristuccia |
| Tim Kelleher | … | Stewart Goodman |
| Gina Hecht | … | Dr. Briar |
| Andy Milder | … | George’s Doctor |
| Judyann Elder | … | Holly |
| Sarah Jane Morris | … | Susan |
| Madison Pettis | … | Connie’s Daughter |
| Ivan Angulo | … | Connie’s Son |
| Octavia Spencer | … | Kate / Home Health Care Nurse |
| Cynthia Rube | … | Assisted Living Nurse |
| Jack Yang | … | Apogee Engineer |
| Quintin Kelley | … | Nicholas / Bald Boy |
| Louisa Kendrick | … | Dan’s Wife |
| Fiona Hale | … | Inez |
| Amanda Carlin | … | Neighbor Lady |
| Connor Cruise | … | Young Ben |
| David Haines | … | Young Ben’s Father |
| Casey Morris | … | 911 Operator |
| Audrey Wasilewski | … | Nurse |
| Sonya Eddy | … | Nurse |
| Charlene Amoia | … | Woman in Diner |
| Todd Cahoon | … | Man in Diner |
| Rich Hutchman | … | Elevator Doctor |
| Michael Spellman | … | Elevator Doctor |
| Dale Raoul | … | St. Matthew’s Volunteer |
| Steve Tom | … | Bone Marrow Doctor |
| Jora Senane | … | Ben’s OR Doctor |
| Rob Figueroa | … | Ben’s OR Doctor (as Robert Figueroa) |
| Kevin Cooney | … | Hospital Administrator |
| Nadia Shazana | … | Dialysis Nurse |
| Markus Flanagan | … | Neurosurgeon |
| Leif Rogers | … | ER Doctor |
| Gaspar Uriarte | … | Emily’s OR Doctor |
| Nichole Ambriz | … | OR Nurse |
| Lee von Ernst | … | ER Nurse (as Lee Von Ernst) |
| MaShae Alderman | … | Ben’s Brother’s Wife |
| Francisco Aragon | … | Janitor |
| Yeniffer Behrens | … | Nurse |
| Melissa Bickerton | … | Waitress |
| Skylan Brooks | … | Choir Kid |
| David Burrus | … | Ben Brother’s Son |
| Lydia A. Butler | … | ER Nurse |
| Will C. | … | Man in Park |
| Stephanie Campbell | … | Guest at Recital |
| Karla Elizondo | … | Nurse |
| Michelle Faraone | … | Apogee Engineer |
| Gladis Giada | … | Recital and Reception Guest |
| Geoffrey Gould | … | Social Worker |
| Sam Gros | … | ER Doctor / Paramedic |
| Daniel Joseph | … | ER Doctor |
| Christopher Judd | … | Paramedic #2 |
| Spencer Kayden | … | Table Dancer |
| Aaron Jay Kenny | … | Telemarketer |
| Tina King | … | PBX Operator |
| J. Kristopher | … | Recital Guest |
| Biz Markie | … | Funeral Guest |
| Meghan Marshall | … | Graduation Kid |
| Ivo Nandi | … | LAPD Officer |
| Mark Newsom | … | ER Security Guard |
| Bojana Novakovic | … | Julie |
| Robert Ochoa | … | Choirboy |
| Ryan Ochoa | … | Choir Boy |
| Gary Rodriguez | … | Connie’s Husband |
| Kylee Russell | … | Choir Kid |
| V.S. Russell | … | PBX Operator |
| Cosby Siringi | … | Diner Patron |
| Terrance Thomas | … | Choir Kid |
| George F. Watson | … | IRS Night Desk Security Guard |
| Jon Morgan Woodward | … | Man on the Street |
| Lisa Yaro | … | Guest at Recital |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia