Only God Forgives (2013) Thriller Drama Action Crime
Only God Forgives (2013) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.50/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.1/10
Only God Forgives Plot Synopsis:
Bangkok. Ten years ago Julian (Ryan Gosling) killed a man and went on the run. Now he manages a Thai boxing club as a front for a drugs operation. Respected in the criminal underworld, deep inside, he feels empty. When Julian's brother murders an underage prostitute, the Police call on retired cop Chang (Vithaya Pansringarm) - the Angel of Vengeance. Chang allows the father to kill his daughter's murderer, then "restores order" by chopping off the man's right hand. Julian's mother Crystal (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas) - the head of a powerful criminal organization - arrives in Bangkok to collect her son's body. She dispatches Julian to find his killers and "raise Hell".
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Bangkok. Ten years ago Julian killed a man and went on the run. Now he manages a Thai boxing club as a front for a drugs operation. Respected in the criminal underworld, deep inside, he feels empty. When Julian"s brother murders an underage prostitute, the police call on retired cop Chang - the Angel of Vengeance. Chang allows the father to kill his daughter"s murderer, then "restores order" by chopping off the man"s right hand. Julian"s mother Crystal - the head of a powerful criminal organization - arrives in Bangkok to collect her son"s body. She dispatches Julian to find his killers and "raise hell".
Tagline: Time to Meet The Devil
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Only God Forgives Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
Awards: 14
Nominations: 20
Language: English, Thai
Country: Denmark, France, United States, Sweden, Belgi
Producers: Johnny Andersen, Jessica Ask, Lene Børglum, Yves Chevalier, Brahim Chioua, Sidonie Dumas, Ryan Gosling, Jason Janego, Jacob Jarek, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak, Vincent Maraval, Hanne Palmquist, Tom Quinn, Matthew Read, Christophe Riandee, Thor Sigurjonsson, Gary Michael Walters
Musicians: Cliff Martinez
Cinematographers: Larry Smith
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Only God Forgives Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Gosling | ... | Julian |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | ... | Crystal |
| Vithaya Pansringarm | ... | Chang |
| Gordon Brown | ... | Gordon |
| Yayaying Rhatha Phongam | ... | Mai |
| Tom Burke | ... | Billy |
| Sahajak Boonthanakit | ... | Kim |
| Pitchawat Petchayahon | ... | Phaiban |
| Charlie Ruedpokanon | ... | Daeng |
| Kowit Wattanakul | ... | Choi Yan Lee (as Kovit Wattanakul) |
| Wannisa Peungpa | ... | Kanita |
| Narucha Chaimareung | ... | Papa San |
| Danai Thiengdham | ... | Waiter / Li Po |
| Wittchuta Watjanarat | ... | Ma Fong |
| Nophand Boonyai | ... | Charlie Ling |
| Teerawat Mulvilai | ... | Ko Sam |
| Aratchaporn Sataed | ... | Po Yan Lee |
| Dujdao Vadhanapakorn | ... | Concierge |
| Matthew Ryder | ... | Manager |
| Oak Keerati | ... | Porter |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ryan Gosling (b. November 12, 1980) – Julian
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m) - Kristin Scott Thomas (b. May 24, 1960) – Crystal
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Kristin Scott-Thomas | Dame Kristin Thomas | Ms. Kirstin Scott Thomas - Vithaya Pansringarm (b. August 11, 1959) – Chang
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Vithaya Pansringam | Vithaya Pansringarm {Pu} - Gordon Brown – Gordon
- Yayaying Rhatha Phongam – Mai
- Tom Burke (b. June 30, 1981) – Billy
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Mr. Tom Burke | Thomas Burke - Sahajak Boonthanakit – Kim
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Jak Boon | Sahajak Boonthanaki | Sahajak Poo Boonthanakit - Pitchawat Petchayahon – Phaiban
- Charlie Ruedpokanon – Daeng
Also known as: Charlie Rued Pokanon - Kowit Wattanakul – Choi Yan Lee (as Kovit Wattanakul)
Also known as: Gowit Wattanakul | Kovit Wattanakul | Kowit Watthanakul - Wannisa Peungpa – Kanita
- Narucha Chaimareung – Papa San
- Danai Thiengdham – Waiter / Li Po
Also known as: Danai 'Tung' Thiengtham | Danai Tung Thiengtham | Danai Thiengtham | Danai Thientham | Danai Tiengdham - Wittchuta Watjanarat – Ma Fong
- Nophand Boonyai – Charlie Ling
Also known as: Nophan Boonyai | Noppan Boonyai
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