Powder Keg
Originally released in 2001. Powder Keg is a action/war film. directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clive Owen, Stellan Skarsgård, and Lois Smith
Synopsis
The Driver is drafted by the UN to rescue a wounded war photographer named Harvey Jacobs from out of hostile territory. While they are leaving Jacobs tells the Driver about the horrors he saw as a photographer, but he regrets his inability to help war victims. Jacobs answers the driver curiosity about why he is a photographer by saying how his mother taught him to see. He gives the Driver the film needed for a New York Times story and also his dog tags to give to his mother. When they reach the border, they are confronted by a guard who begins to draw arms as Jacobs begins taking pictures, trying to get himself killed. The Driver drives through a hail of gunfire to the border, but finds Jacobs killed by a bullet through the seat. The Driver arrives in America to visit Jacobs' mother and share the news of him winning the Pulitzer prize and hand over the dog tags, only to discover that she is blind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (86 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Clive Owen
as The Driver
Stellan Skarsgård
as Harvey Jacobs
Lois Smith
as Mother
Javier Zaragoza
as Paramilitary 1
Luis Francisco Escobedo
as Paramilitary 2
Gilberto Barraza
as Paramilitary 3
Alfredo Escobar
as Begging Man
Carlos Torres Torrija
as Police 1
Arturo Godínez
as Police 2
Dagoberto Gama
as Police 3
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Anonymous Content
- BMW Films
- Zeta Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powder Keg about?
The Driver is drafted by the UN to rescue a wounded war photographer named Harvey Jacobs from out of hostile territory. While they are leaving Jacobs tells the Driver about the horrors he saw as a ...
Who directed Powder Keg?
Powder Keg was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu.
How long is Powder Keg?
Powder Keg has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Powder Keg released?
Powder Keg was released on June 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Powder Keg?
The main cast of Powder Keg includes Clive Owen, Stellan Skarsgård, Lois Smith, Javier Zaragoza, Luis Francisco Escobedo.