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Collaborator

Play trailer Poster for Collaborator Released Jul 6, 2012 1h 27m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A playwright (Martin Donovan) in the grip of a creative funk is taken hostage by his mother's loopy neighbor (David Morse).
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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Oddly, it's Donovan's performance here that proves the movie's weakest link, though his writing and helming tie for a close second. Rated: 1.5/5 Jul 19, 2012 Full Review Adam Nayman Metro A witty and well-paced thriller. Rated: 3/5 Jul 17, 2012 Full Review Adam Litovitz Globe and Mail Morse and Donovan hold us rapt in this clearly told tale about identity confusion. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 17, 2012 Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest Although the film has more than its share of fun with the culture clash between Robert and Gus, it also gives dignity to both of them, weaponizing their ideas and rendering the outcome far less interesting than the path to getting there. Dec 17, 2018 Full Review Sarah Gopaul Digital Journal Though apparently written for the screen by writer/director/star Martin Donovan, Collaborator has the feel of a two-man stage production expanded for the big screen. And on some level, it may have actually worked better as a play. Oct 22, 2018 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...the movie's various problems [are] exacerbated by a complete and total absence of suspense or tension. Rated: 2/4 Jul 21, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Felix T Outstanding acting and a script that keeps you engaged. I would have made the ending more personal. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/25 Full Review Audience Member 2.1 it’s almost impressive they made a hostage movie this boringggg Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/09/20 Full Review Audience Member What Is Most Attractive Are The Non-Conformed Elements. A Quietly Brooding Piano Soundtrack, The Resounded Fatefulness Of Each Character & A Director Who Knows What He's Doing. A Devious But Deeply Thought-Out Take On American Deprivity. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Slow moving, but really quite enjoyed this. Interesting story about a writer who returns home to visit his mother after a professional set back. He revisits the girl he left behind and gets into more than he bargained for with the neighbour, a 57 year old man who has never left home and has a few issues of his own. Definitely an original story, and the usual good acting you can expect from Martin Donovan. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member watching this was a powerful experience for me. Thank you. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Why is this listed as a comedy? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Martin Donovan

Director

Martin Donovan

Robert Longfellow

David Morse

Gus

Olivia Williams

Emma Stiles

Melissa Auf der Maur

Alice Longfellow

Eileen Ryan

Betty

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Martin Donovan as Robert Longfellow in "Collaborator." David Morse as Gus in "Collaborator." (L-R) Martin Donovan as Robert Longfellow and David Morse as Gus in "Collaborator." (L-R) Martin Donovan as Robert Longfellow and David Morse as Gus in "Collaborator." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A playwright (Martin Donovan) in the grip of a creative funk is taken hostage by his mother's loopy neighbor (David Morse).
Director
Martin Donovan
Producer
Julien Favre, Luca Matrundola
Screenwriter
Martin Donovan
Distributor
Tribeca Film
Production Co
This Is That Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 6, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 8, 2013
Runtime
1h 27m
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