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The Architect (2006)

Drama
Rated R
82 min.
Release Date
December 1, 2006 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
December 5, 2006 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Matt Tauber
Writer
Matt Tauber
Cast
Anthony LaPaglia, Viola Davis, Isabella Rossellini, Hayden Panettiere, Sebastian Stan, Walton Goggins, Paul James
Running Time
82 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for language and some sexual content

"The Architect," starring Anthony Lapaglia in the title role along with Isabella Rossellini and Viola Davis, is a harrowing and ultimately human story of two very different families. Leo Waters (Lapaglia) is an idealistic architect and patriarch of an affluent, suburban Chicago family. Tonya Neeley (Davis) is a pragmatic activist who is trying to keep her family together while living in one of the city's most drug and crime-infested public housing projects. As part of... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

The Architect stars Anthony LaPaglia as the architect of a crumbling inner city projects building, but the movie is actually about much more - race, sexuality, identity and family. While not Award-winning, the film is certainly a step in the right direction for rookie director Matt Tauber. Full movie review »
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