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About this Broadcast

A small-town man is hailed as a hero after he shoots dead a burglar who had broken into his home. He begins to fear for his life when the thief's father turns up seeking revenge, which is only the first in a series of events that plunge his simple life into chaos. Crime thriller based on Joe R Lansdale's novel, starring Michael C Hall, Sam Shepard and Don Johnson

2014

Literary Adaptation Movie/Drama Police/Crime Drama Thriller

Cast & Crew

Michael C Hall (Actor) .. Richard Dane

Sam Shepard (Actor) .. Russel

Don Johnson (Actor) .. Jim Bob

Vinessa Shaw (Actor) .. Ann Dane

Nick Damici (Actor) .. Ray Price

Wyatt Russell (Actor) .. Freddy

Brogan Hall (Actor) .. Jordan Dane

Lanny Flaherty (Actor) .. Jack Crow

Jim Mickle (Director)

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Did You Know..

Michael C Hall (Actor) .. Richard Dane

Born: February 01, 1971 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Best Known For: Six Feet Under and Dexter.

Early-life: Michael Carlyle Hall was born on February 1, 1971 in North Carolina. His father died of cancer when he was 11. In 1983 he graduated from Earlham College in Indiana. He went on to study at New York University and emerged with a Master of Fine Arts in acting. He honed his craft in off-Broadway plays, including Macbeth, Timon of Athens, The English Teachers, Cymbeline and Henry V.

Career: Michael gave an acclaimed performance on Broadway as the master of ceremonies in director Sam Mendes's version of Cabaret, and has appeared in the stage version of long-running musical Chicago. Cult American series Six Feet Under turned him into an overnight star in 2001 when he was cast as gay undertaker David Fisher. His rising star shone even brighter when he landed the lead role in Showtime series Dexter in 2006. He has received several awards and nominations for his portrayal as Dexter, including a Golden Globe win in 2010. He also starred in the well-received 2010 comedy film Peep.

Quote: "To discover that I had the Hodgkin's was alarming. But at the same time I felt kind of bemused, like: Wow. Huh. How interesting."

Trivia: In 2010, Michael underwent treatment for a form of Hodgkin's lymphoma.