The Slap (2015): Cast
The Slap is a 2015 drama directed by Lisa Cholodenko and Ken Olin, starring Peter Sarsgaard as Hector, Sophie Okonedo and Zachary Quinto. It runs 5 hours 36 minutes.
- Runtime
- 5h 36m (336 min)
- Directors
- Lisa Cholodenko and Ken Olin
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Slap About?
The premise of The Slap without spoilers.
Hector and his wife Aisha organize a family‑friend gathering, but the celebration is shattered when his hot‑headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The child’s parents threaten legal action, sparking a chain reaction that forces guests and hosts to confront hidden secrets, reassess their core values, and emerge forever changed.
The Slap Cast & Characters
Peter Sarsgaard leads the cast as Hector, with Sophie Okonedo as Aisha and Zachary Quinto as Harry. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko and Ken Olin; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Lisa Cholodenko - Co-director Ken Olin
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Peter Sarsgaard as Hector -
Sophie Okonedo as Aisha -
Zachary Quinto as Harry -
Brian Cox as Manolis
Also Starring in The Slap
· 15 more- Uma Thurman Anouk
- Victor Garber Narrator (voice)
- Thandiwe Newton Aisha
- Marin Ireland Sandi
- Melissa George Rosie
- Lucas Hedges Ritchie
- Makenzie Leigh Connie
- Michael Nouri Thanassis
- Thomas Sadoski Gary
- Maria Tucci Koula
- Cliff Moylan Detective Forester
- Dylan Schombing Hugo
- Derek Michalak Detective Mulrooney
- Khalid Alzouma Adam
- Owen Tanzer Rocco
More from Lisa Cholodenko and Ken Olin
More films directed by Lisa Cholodenko and Ken Olin, best-rated first: The Kids Are All Right, High Art, Laurel Canyon and Cavedweller.
The Slap Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “The Slap (US)” and “הסטירה”.
- Also known as
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- The Slap (US)
- הסטירה
- Facka
- Incydent
- Пощечина
- 一记耳光
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The Slap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Slap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Slap?
The Slap runs 5 hours 36 minutes (336 minutes).
Who directed The Slap?
The Slap was directed by Lisa Cholodenko and Ken Olin.
More films by Lisa Cholodenko Who is in the cast of The Slap?
The Slap stars Peter Sarsgaard as Hector, Sophie Okonedo as Aisha and Zachary Quinto as Harry, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Slap have a post-credit scene?
No. The Slap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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