Double Play (2017)
Life is a game. Different rules apply.
Double Play is about anolder man named Ostrik who returns to Curaçao and his childhood after many years abroad. Ostrik reminisces about 1973 and the events surrounding a game his father played which had major consequences for Ostrik’s youth. The dramatic poverty and colourful landscapes provide the background for the leads who represent Curaçao’s melting pot: a story of pride and humiliation, money and love, ambition and hope.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: January 27, 2017
Cast
- Lennie James - Chamon
- Melanie Liburd - Solema
- Bronson Pinchot - Bob
- La La Anthony - Micha
- Louis Gossett Jr. - Coco
- Colin Salmon - Old Ostrik
- Mustafa Shakir - Manchi
- Barbara Eve Harris - Old Vera
- Alexander Karim - Bubu
- Isaach de Bankolé - Ernesto
Screenplay
Music: Jay Wadley
Cinematography: Patrick Murguia
Editing: Stephen Lovejoy
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double Play about?
- Double Play is about anolder man named Ostrik who returns to Curaçao and his childhood after many years abroad. Ostrik reminisces about 1973 and the events surrounding a game his father played which had major consequences for Ostrik’s youth. The dramatic poverty and colourful landscapes provide the background for the leads who represent Curaçao’s melting pot: a story of pride and humiliation, money and love, ambition and hope.
- Who directed Double Play?
- Double Play was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
- Who stars in Double Play?
- Double Play stars Lennie James, Melanie Liburd, Bronson Pinchot, La La Anthony, Louis Gossett Jr., Colin Salmon.
- How long is Double Play?
- Double Play has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Double Play?
- Double Play is a Drama, History film.