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Point of Origin (2002): Cast

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Point of Origin is a 2002 drama thriller directed by Newton Thomas Sigel, starring Bill Moseley as Task Force Officer, John Leguizamo and Ray Liotta. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Point of Origin (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Point of Origin About?

The premise of Point of Origin without spoilers.

An arson investigator searching for the perpetrator of a string of deadly fires in 1980s California.

Point of Origin Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • fire
  • california
  • 1980s
  • arson
  • true crime
  • atf agents
  • arson investigator
  • shot to death
  • shot in the shoulder
  • shot in the leg
  • shot in the chest
  • shot in the arm
+15 more
  • rape
  • police officer killed
  • pistol
  • paranoia
  • machine gun
  • lighter
  • fantasy sequence
  • exploding building
  • dream sequence
  • delusion
  • burned body
  • arsonist
  • death of child
  • based on true story
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Point of Origin Cast & Characters

Bill Moseley leads the cast as Task Force Officer, with John Leguizamo as Keith Lang and Ray Liotta as John Orr. Directed by Newton Thomas Sigel; 28 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Point of Origin

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From the director

More from Newton Thomas Sigel

More films directed by Newton Thomas Sigel: Real Life, Vandemonium Plus and When the Mountains Tremble.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Point of Origin

30 cars on screen, including the 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 30 cars
  • 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Point of Origin 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Main role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Point of Origin 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1990 Ford Econoline in Point of Origin 1990 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 1989 Buick Riviera in Point of Origin 1989 Buick Riviera Minor role
Details

Point of Origin Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “In the Heat of Fire” and “Точка возгорания”.

Also known as
  • In the Heat of Fire
  • Точка возгорания
  • Der Brandstifter
  • Fuego intencionado
  • Точка на възпламеняване
  • Point d'origine
  • Ponto de Origem
  • Punct de origine
  • Gyújtópont
  • Punto de origen
  • Ohnisko požáru
  • 火线追凶

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FAQ

Point of Origin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Point of Origin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Point of Origin?

Point of Origin runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Point of Origin released?

Point of Origin was released on June 20, 2002.

Who directed Point of Origin?

Point of Origin was directed by Newton Thomas Sigel.

More films by Newton Thomas Sigel

Who is in the cast of Point of Origin?

Point of Origin stars Bill Moseley as Task Force Officer, John Leguizamo as Keith Lang and Ray Liotta as John Orr, among 28 credited actors.

Does Point of Origin have a post-credit scene?

No. Point of Origin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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