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Proximity

"The closer he gets to the truth... the closer his enemies get to him."

April 15, 2001 1h 26m 3.8/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Proximity is a action/mystery film. directed by Scott Ziehl. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rob Lowe, James Coburn, and Jonathan Banks

Synopsis

When William Conroy (Rob Lowe), a former college professor, is sentenced to life in prison for vehicular manslaughter it seems his life is over. But when a fellow inmate tells him that in the past two years fourteen inmates have died at the prison, and then turns up dead the next day, Conroy realizes he is in more danger than he ever imagined. Conroy's suspicions are confirmed when the van carrying the inmates crashes. Seizing the opportunity, Conroy flees the scene and elicits the help of his lawyer. What the two discover is a grisly murder ring set up within the prison walls that incriminates those at the highest levels of the correctional system.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 15, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 3.8/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Zinc Entertainment Inc.
  • Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Proximity about?

When William Conroy (Rob Lowe), a former college professor, is sentenced to life in prison for vehicular manslaughter it seems his life is over. But when a fellow inmate tells him that in the past ...

Who directed Proximity?

Proximity was directed by Scott Ziehl.

How long is Proximity?

Proximity has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Proximity released?

Proximity was released on April 15, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Proximity?

The main cast of Proximity includes Rob Lowe, James Coburn, Jonathan Banks, Kelly Rowan, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson.