The Believer(2001)
He's a jew. He’s a Neo-Nazi. With one true enemy… Himself!
The Believer Synopsis
A hardcore US racist skinhead who, because of his intelligence, leads a gang dedicated to fighting the enemy: the supposed American-Jewish conspiracy for domination. However, he's hiding a secret: he's Jewish-born, a brilliant scholar whose questioning of the tenets of his faith has left him angry and confused, turning against those who he thinks have a tragic history of their own making.
The Believer (2001) is a drama film directed by Henry Bean, released on August 23, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell and Billy Zane. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 691 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Bean
- Writers:
- Henry Bean, Mark Jacobson, Henry Bean
- Producers:
- Susan Hoffman, Eric Sandys, Frank M. Calo
- Cinematographer:
- Jim Denault
- Composer:
- Joel Diamond
- Production:
- Seven Arts Pictures, Fuller Films
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,309,316
- Status:
- Released
The Believer (2001) Trailer
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The Believer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryan Gosling
as Danny Balint
Summer Phoenix
as Carla Moebius
Theresa Russell
as Lina Moebius
Billy Zane
as Curtis Zampf
Garret Dillahunt
as Billings
A.D. Miles
as Guy Danielsen
Glenn Fitzgerald
as Drake
Elizabeth Reaser
as Miriam
Joshua Harto
as Kyle
Ronald Guttman
as Danny's Father
Heather Goldenhersh
as Linda
Joel Marsh Garland
as O.L.
Key crew
Directed by Henry Bean, written by Henry Bean, Mark Jacobson and Henry Bean, produced by Susan Hoffman, Eric Sandys and Frank M. Calo.
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The Believer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 691 ratings.
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The Believer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Believer online?
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The Believer (2001) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Believer?
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The main cast of The Believer (2001) includes Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Theresa Russell, Billy Zane and Garret Dillahunt. The film was directed by Henry Bean. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Believer released?
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The Believer was released on August 23, 2001 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Believer worth watching?
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The Believer (2001) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 691 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Believer?
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Yes. The official The Believer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.