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The Contractor (2013): Cast & Plot

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The Contractor is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Sean Olson, starring Taylor Spreitler as Mckenzie Chase, Brad Rowe and Danny Trejo. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Contractor (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Sean Olson
Genres
Drama , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Hybrid
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Contractor About?

The premise of The Contractor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While renovating their new home with her lawyer husband and daughter, Elizabeth hires a contractor named Javier to expedite the project before a charity event. However, Elizabeth's suspicions grow as she discovers Javier's intentions are far more sinister than they initially seemed, and he has specifically targeted her family. Now, Elizabeth must take action to protect her loved ones and uncover the truth behind Javier's scheme.

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Cast & crew

The Contractor Cast & Characters

Taylor Spreitler leads the cast as Mckenzie Chase, with Brad Rowe as Paul Chase and Danny Trejo as Javier Reyes. Directed by Sean Olson; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sean Olson

More films directed by Sean Olson, best-rated first: Camp Hideout, Squeaky Clean Mysteries: Hazardous Duty, Max Winslow and The House of Secrets and Christmas Wonderland.

Full filmography
Plot

The Contractor Plot Summary

What happens in The Contractor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with a suspect murderer being apprehended by the police, insisting he is innocent and that his only aim was to protect his girlfriend, but the authorities remain unconvinced.

Full summary

The whole story of The Contractor, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Contractor?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Javier Reyes?

Cars

Cars in The Contractor

29 cars on screen, including the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2002 BMW 3 E46.

All 29 cars
  • 2010 Chevrolet Equinox in The Contractor 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Main role
  • 2002 BMW 3 E46 in The Contractor 2002 BMW 3 E46 Important role
  • 1995 Mazda B-Series in The Contractor 1995 Mazda B-Series Important role
  • 2013 Lexus GS 350 in The Contractor 2013 Lexus GS 350 Important role
Details

The Contractor Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “The Contractor (2013)” and “El contratista”.

Also known as
  • The Contractor (2013)
  • El contratista
  • 合约杀手
  • Venganza
  • Froid comme la vengeance
  • Smrtící fachman
  • הקבלן
  • Revenge - Vendetta privata
  • Vingança

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The Contractor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Contractor?

The Contractor runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Contractor released?

The Contractor was released on September 2, 2013.

Who directed The Contractor?

The Contractor was directed by Sean Olson.

More films by Sean Olson

Who is in the cast of The Contractor?

The Contractor stars Taylor Spreitler as Mckenzie Chase, Brad Rowe as Paul Chase and Danny Trejo as Javier Reyes, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Contractor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Contractor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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