Synopsis
A dispossessed, violent man's life is a disastrous attempt to exist outside the social order. Successively deprived of parents and homes and with few other ties, he descends to the level of a cave dweller and falls deeper into crime and degradation.
Child of God (2014) is a 1h 44min crime feature film by James Franco. A dispossessed, violent man's life is a disastrous attempt to exist outside the social order. Selected for Fantastic Fest (2013).
Key facts
Cast
Scott Haze, Wade Hunt Williams, James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Parrack, Fallon Goodson, Vince Jolivette, Jeremy Ambler
Original language
English
First release
April 28, 2014 (Canada)
Production companies
Rabbit Bandini Productions
Based on
Child of God
Setting
Appalachian Mountains
Crew
Screenplay
James Franco, Vince Jolivette
Producer
Caroline Aragon, Miles Levy, Vince Jolivette
Cinematography
Christina Alexandra Voros
Editing
Curtiss Clayton
Music
Aaron Embry
Special makeup effects
Chris Lyons, Dustin Blankenship, Ginger Basham
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2014 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2013
- New York Film Festival 2013 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2013 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | April 28, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 28, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 28, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | August 1, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 1, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 30, 2014 |
| Streaming | Germany | November 21, 2014 |
| Streaming | Japan | August 3, 2018 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Full credits
| Director | James Franco |
| Cast | Scott Haze (Lester Ballard), Wade Hunt Williams (Narrator), James Franco (Jerry), Tim Blake Nelson (Sheriff Fate), Jim Parrack (Deputy Cotton), Fallon Goodson (Girly), Vince Jolivette (Ernest), Jeremy Ambler (Boy With The Rifle), Elena McGhee (Lady In White), Coby Batty (Hunter), Brian Lally (John Greer), Nina Ljeti (1st victim), Ciera Danielle (Sales girl), Boyd Smith (Mr. Fox), Terrance Huff (Fair Pitchman), John Holt (Preacher), Madalyn Lester (Nurse), Anna Kooris (Screaming lady) |
| Screenplay | James Franco, Vince Jolivette |
| Producer | Caroline Aragon, Miles Levy, Vince Jolivette |
| Cinematography | Christina Alexandra Voros |
| Editing | Curtiss Clayton |
| Music | Aaron Embry |
| Production design | Kristen Adams |
| Special makeup effects | Chris Lyons, Dustin Blankenship, Ginger Basham |
| Visual effects | Dottie Starling |
| Costumes | Malgosia Turzanska |
Additional data: TMDB.
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