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The Believer

"He's a jew. He’s a Neo-Nazi. With one true enemy… Himself!"

August 23, 2001 1h 38m 6.9/10 (653 votes)

Originally released in 2001. The Believer is a drama film. directed by Henry Bean.

Starring Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, and Theresa Russell

Synopsis

A hardcore US racist skinhead who, because of his intelligence, leads a gang dedicated to fighting the enemy: the supposed American-Jewish conspiracy for domination. However, he's hiding a secret: he's Jewish-born, a brilliant scholar whose questioning of the tenets of his faith has left him angry and confused, turning against those who he thinks have a tragic history of their own making.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 23, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
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User Rating 6.9/10 Good (653 votes)
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Budget $1.5M Production budget
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Box Office $1.3M 0.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
$1,309,316

Production Companies

  • Seven Arts Pictures
  • Fuller Films

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Believer about?

A hardcore US racist skinhead who, because of his intelligence, leads a gang dedicated to fighting the enemy: the supposed American-Jewish conspiracy for domination. However, he's hiding a secret: ...

Who directed The Believer?

The Believer was directed by Henry Bean.

How long is The Believer?

The Believer has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Believer released?

The Believer was released on August 23, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Believer?

The main cast of The Believer includes Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell, Billy Zane, Garret Dillahunt.

Is The Believer worth watching?

The Believer has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 653 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.