Procter (2002): Cast & Plot
Procter is a 2002 short mystery drama directed by Joachim Trier, starring John Joyce as Charles Procter, Zoe Thorne and Michael Hucks. It runs 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 18 min
- Director
- Joachim Trier
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Film4 Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Procter About?
The premise of Procter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charles Procter, a businessman, rushes home after spilling coffee on his trousers. In his building’s underground garage he finds a car burning with a dead man inside and discovers video footage of the victim shaving before dousing himself and the car with petrol, igniting it. Obsessed, Procter investigates bizarre motive behind self‑immolation.
Procter Cast & Characters
John Joyce leads the cast as Charles Procter, with Zoe Thorne as Girl and Michael Hucks as Paul Ferguson. Directed by Joachim Trier; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joachim Trier
- John Joyce as Charles Procter
- Zoe Thorne as Girl
- Michael Hucks as Paul Ferguson
- Derek Hutchinson as Policeman 2
Also Starring in Procter
· 4 more- Maggie Holland Old Woman
- Ray Eves Policeman 1
- Rachel Bavidge Secretary
- Chris Kline Man in Office
Procter Plot Summary
What happens in Procter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charles Procter shaves and heads to work, but a spills coffee sends him back home to change. In the garage, he discovers a car on fire with a dead man inside, and nearby a video camera on a tripod. He grabs the camera and brings it home. The footage inside shows a man going through his morning routine, briefly meets Girl with a dog, then pours petrol on the car and himself, steps into the car, and lights himself on fire. The image is stark and unsettling, and the act unfolds with cold precision, inviting questions about who is behind the camera and why it exists.
Full summary
The whole story of Procter, scene by scene
Procter Also Known As
Also known as “探咎”.
- Also known as
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- 探咎
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Procter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Procter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Procter?
Procter runs 18 minutes.
When was Procter released?
Procter was released on August 30, 2002.
Who directed Procter?
Procter was directed by Joachim Trier.
More films by Joachim Trier Who is in the cast of Procter?
Procter stars John Joyce as Charles Procter, Zoe Thorne as Girl and Michael Hucks as Paul Ferguson, among 8 credited actors.
Does Procter have a post-credit scene?
No. Procter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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