Paid (2006)

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Paid is a film noir in the tradition of the French gangster movie. It is a story about underworld characters that have come to regret the choices they have made and now secretly long for a different and more meaningful life. It is also a love story between Paula Gireaux , a 28-year-old Parisian call girl working in Amsterdam and a hit man, Michel Angelo (30) whose hearts are touched when a six-year-old Bolivian boy abruptly enters their lives. The boy changes their fate. He gives them reason to reach for their dreams and to start a whole new life together. But, at the moment Paula and Michel decide to escape the underworld, Paula realizes that her hands are tied to a paid deal she has made with a powerful English narcotics baron, Rudi Dancer (55). The enticing offer Paula could not refuse, turns into the demon that stands in the way of her future with Michel. Eventually, Michel and Paula find their way to freedom but not without paying a high price

Director: Laurence Lamers
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Tom Erisman
Editing: Martyn Gould
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Laurence Lamers
More Films in Genre: Action, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paid about?
Paid is a film noir in the tradition of the French gangster movie. It is a story about underworld characters that have come to regret the choices they have made and now secretly long for a different and more meaningful life. It is also a love story between Paula Gireaux , a 28-year-old Parisian call girl working in Amsterdam and a hit man, Michel Angelo (30) whose hearts are touched when a six-year-old Bolivian boy abruptly enters their lives. The boy changes their fate. He gives them reason to reach for their dreams and to start a whole new life together. But, at the moment Paula and Michel decide to escape the underworld, Paula realizes that her hands are tied to a paid deal she has made with a powerful English narcotics baron, Rudi Dancer (55). The enticing offer Paula could not refuse, turns into the demon that stands in the way of her future with Michel. Eventually, Michel and Paula find their way to freedom but not without paying a high price
Who directed Paid?
Paid was directed by Laurence Lamers.
Who stars in Paid?
Paid stars Anne Charrier, Murilo Benício, Tom Conti, Guy Marchand, Corbin Bernsen, Beppe Chierici.
How long is Paid?
Paid has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Paid?
Paid is a Action, Thriller film.
Where was Paid produced?
Paid was produced in Netherlands.