A Dark Truth (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Dark Truth is a 2013 action thriller directed by Damian Lee, starring Forest Whitaker, Deborah Kara Unger and Eva Longoria Parker. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $5,750 worldwide. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Damian Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Dark Truth About?
The premise of A Dark Truth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A courageous whistleblower enlists the help of a retired CIA operative now working as a TV personality to investigate a devastating massacre in a remote South American town. Their search for the truth leads them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, uncovering a complex conspiracy that puts their lives at risk. As they delve deeper, they face powerful forces determined to keep the dark truth buried, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful pursuit.
A Dark Truth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- south america
- three word title
- suspense
- 2010s
- no opening credits
- written by director
- neo noir
- slow motion scene
- montage
- brother sister relationship
- husband wife relationship
- evil corporation
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- corporate crime
- corporate conspiracy
- father son relationship
- conspiracy
- mother son relationship
- water rights
- water contamination
- south african
- toronto ontario canada
- interracial marriage
- subtitled scene
- american abroad
- espionage
- ex cia agent
- coming out of retirement
- redemption
- bathtub
- lake house
- cabin in the woods
- woods
- forest
- bilingualism
- armored car
- military jeep
- soldier
- army
- military
- mercenary
- general
- sunglasses
- cigarette smoking
- cigar smoking
- family relationships
- opening action scene
- chase
- massacre
- little boy
- little girl
A Dark Truth Cast
Forest Whitaker leads the cast, with Deborah Kara Unger and Eva Longoria Parker. Directed by Damian Lee; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Damian Lee
Also Starring in A Dark Truth
· 1 moreA Dark Truth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Dark Truth 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 4.7
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TMDB 56% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
574 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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A Dark Truth Plot Summary
What happens in A Dark Truth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Francisco Francis, portrayed by Forest Whitaker, frantically escaping the treacherous jungle, desperately trying to protect his family from the violent chaos as bullets rain down and innocents perish. The scene abruptly transitions to a corporate office, where Tony Green (played by Steven Bauer) engages in a tense dialogue with Bruce regarding Francisco’s audacious heist, during which he infiltrated various local establishments to steal crucial files.
While Tony converses with Bruce, he quickly sends off his young protégé, Renaldo (portrayed by Devon Bostick), to handle urgent matters. Their swift exit is abruptly interrupted by gunfire and confusion. The grim reality unfolds before them when Renaldo’s mother appears, and despite her desperate pleas, soldiers ruthlessly execute her in front of her son.
Full summary
The whole story of A Dark Truth, scene by scene
A Dark Truth Box Office
A Dark Truth grossed $5,750 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.8K
- US & Canada
- $5.8K
A Dark Truth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Dark Truth.
How Well Do You Know A Dark Truth?
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A Dark Truth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Dark Truth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Dark Truth?
A Dark Truth runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was A Dark Truth released?
A Dark Truth was released on January 4, 2013.
Who directed A Dark Truth?
A Dark Truth was directed by Damian Lee.
More films by Damian Lee Who is in the cast of A Dark Truth?
A Dark Truth stars Forest Whitaker, Deborah Kara Unger and Eva Longoria Parker, among 5 credited actors.
How much did A Dark Truth make at the box office?
A Dark Truth grossed $5,750 worldwide.
How is A Dark Truth rated?
A Dark Truth has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 31 on Metacritic, 56% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does A Dark Truth have a post-credit scene?
No. A Dark Truth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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