The Prodigy (2005): Cast & Plot
The Prodigy is a 2005 mystery thriller directed by William Kaufman, starring Holt Boggs as Truman, Mark Hanson and Dameon Clarke. It runs 2 hours.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- William Kaufman
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Prodigy About?
The premise of The Prodigy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Small‑time enforcer Truman Fisher is drawn into a brutal rivalry with a legendary sadistic assassin known as Rains, who wants Truman as his heir. Relentless violence and grief force Truman to confront his capacity for both bloodshed and compassion, leading him to realize he must choose his own place in a larger, unseen scheme.
The Prodigy Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- assassin
- evil man
- stabbed to death
- murder
- blood
- sadist
- invisibility
- good versus evil
- serial killer
- murderer
- mafia
- gangster
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- killer
- suspense
- insane man
- texas
- thug
- independent film
- surprise ending
The Prodigy Cast & Characters
Holt Boggs leads the cast as Truman, with Mark Hanson as Jimmi and Dameon Clarke as Chris. Directed by William Kaufman; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Kaufman
- Holt Boggs as Truman
- Mark Hanson as Jimmi
- Dameon Clarke as Chris
- Diana Lee Inosanto as Ash
Also Starring in The Prodigy
· 7 more- Lawrence Varnado King
- Mirelly Taylor Nicki
- Matt Beckham Pat
- Marc Jeffreys JT Baker
- Marc Hébert Ricky
- Jay Moses Danny
- Glen Vorhis James/Rains
The Prodigy Plot Summary
What happens in The Prodigy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young woman named Margaret St. James, Brittany Allen, manages to escape from a terrifying ordeal in Ohio, where she was held captive by a man named Edward Scarka, a known serial killer. As she flees her captor, she runs towards the road and flags down a passing motorist for help. When emergency services arrive, they discover her right hand has been severed, a gruesome detail that foreshadows the eerie events to come. Meanwhile, across state lines in Pennsylvania, a couple, Peter Mooney as John and Taylor Schilling as Sarah Bloom, are preparing to welcome their new baby into the world.
Full summary
The whole story of The Prodigy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Prodigy?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the young woman who escapes from the serial killer in Ohio?
The Prodigy Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Assassino Invisível” and “The Prodigy - Az alvilág réme”.
- Also known as
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- Assassino Invisível
- The Prodigy - Az alvilág réme
- O Especial
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Movies Like The Prodigy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Protégé, The Prodigy and Slaughter of the Innocents.
The Prodigy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Prodigy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Prodigy?
The Prodigy runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Prodigy released?
The Prodigy was released in 2005.
Who directed The Prodigy?
The Prodigy was directed by William Kaufman.
More films by William Kaufman Who is in the cast of The Prodigy?
The Prodigy stars Holt Boggs as Truman, Mark Hanson as Jimmi and Dameon Clarke as Chris, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Prodigy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Prodigy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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