The Forger Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 2, 2015

The Forger

Release Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 Limited

Director: Philip Martin

Starring: Christopher Plummer • John Travolta • Tye Sheridan • Jennifer Ehle • Anson Mount

R Crime 1 hr, 32 m

3.95 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The world’s best art forger (John Travolta) makes a deal with a crime syndicate to get an early release from prison, but in return he must pull off an impossible heist—he must forge a painting by Claude Monet, steal the original from a museum and replace it with a replica so perfect that no one will notice. He enlists the help of his father (Christopher Plummer) and son (Tye Sheridan), and together they plan the heist of their lives!

Crime Drama

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Who stars in The Forger – Cast List

Christopher Plummer
... Joseph Cutter

Up, Knives Out
John Travolta
... Ray Cutter

Wild Hogs 2: Bachelor Ride, Mob Land
Tye Sheridan
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, The Order
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Jennifer Ehle
Fifty Shades of Grey, The King's Speech
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Anson Mount
Non-Stop, The Virtuoso
Abigail Spencer
Chasing Mavericks, Cowboys and Aliens
M
Marcus Thomas
Ice Road: Vengeance, Noel

Who is making The Forger – Crew List

A look at The Forger behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Philip Martin last helmed Deadlocked. The film's writer Richard D'Ovidio last penned Eternal and Eye in the Sky.

Director: Philip Martin
Screenwriter: Richard D'Ovidio
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Code Entertainment
Saban Brands

Production – What we know about the The Forger

Key Facts

Jennifer Ehlewill play the of ex-wife of Travolta's character; Marcus Thomas will play his longtime friend. Anson Mount will play a member of the syndicate, while Abigail Spencer plays a DEA agent.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2015

Completed

Changed The Forger movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting set to start in October 2013 in Boston.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 32 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Forger Trailers and Clips

The Forger

Theatrical Trailer

The Forger Release Date: When was the film released?

The Forger was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 24 , 2015. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including The Age Of Adaline, The Water Diviner and Little Boy. As a limited release, The Forger was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.