The Trust (2016)

About The Trust

"The Trust" is a 2016 crime thriller film directed by Alex Brewer and Ben Brewer, and written by Ben Brewer and Adam Hirsch. The central characters are two struggling cops who discover a hidden safe filled with mysterious valuables. Instead of reporting their discovery, the officers decide to keep the contents but soon find themselves tangled in a web of suspense and deception.

Making / Production

The film was shot entirely in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Brewer brothers took the reins of directing this compelling narrative which was a mix of both dark humor and intense thriller sequences. The production of "The Trust" was handled by Electric Shadow Company and Saeculum Productions.

Actors

• Nicolas Cage - He plays the role of Lieutenant Jim Stone, a hard-boiled police officer who gets entangled in an unlawful scheme. Cage's performance is characteristically intense and eccentric.
• Elijah Wood - He portrays the role of Sergeant David Waters, Stone's young partner who reluctantly follows him into the risky endeavor. Wood offers a restrained and nuanced performance.
• Sky Ferreira - Portrays the character of 'Woman', a mysterious individual tied to the plot. Her character is enigmatic and adds a layer of tension to the narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was shot on location in Las Vegas, Nevada, giving it an authentic touch.
• The movie marked the directors' debut and was premièred at the 2016 SXSW festival.
• Elijah Wood's character, David Waters, is seen drinking a clear alcoholic beverage labeled 'Rum'. It was actually a custom label over a bottle of water.

Awards

"The Trust" did not garner any specific awards but did achieve a cult following for its distinctive thematic elements and solid performances.

Quotes

• Lieutenant Jim Stone: "If we do this, we do it my way."
• Sergeant David Waters: "Something is really off about this. It's weird."
• Lieutenant Jim Stone: "You're not the guy to break into a vault. You're the guy to BUY a vault."

Music, Soundtrack

• "She's Long Gone" by The Black Keys - This song sets the edgy and thrilling atmosphere of the movie.
• "Please Stay" by Bernard 'Buddy' Wilkins - This retro pop song is interestingly juxtaposed with the movie's tense sequence.
• "String Quartet In D Major" by Lark Quartet - This classical piece adds a touch of eerie suspense to the narrative.