The Woodsman
The Woodsman is a 2004 American drama film directed by Nicole Kassell in her feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Kassell and Steven Fechter, and based on the play of the same name by Fechter. Starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, the film follows a convicted child molester who must adjust to life after being released from prison. The title of the film refers to the woodsman from the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, who kills the wolf to save the titular child.
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| Screenplay by | Nicole Kassell
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| Based on | The Woodsman
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| Cinematography | Xavier Pérez Grobet
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| Edited by | Brian A. Kates
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| Production company | Dash Films Lee Daniels Entertainment |
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| Running time | 87 minutes
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| Country | United States
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| Language | English
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| Budget | $2.5 million
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| Box office | $4.7 million
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Walter: I molested little girls.
Vickie: (laughs in disbelief)
Walter: 12 years in prison is no joke.
- The part of Mary Kay was originally intended for a 45-year-old white male. Kevin Bacon recommended Eve for the part, and she was hired without a single audition.
- The movie was released in the US just nine days after California put its sex offender register online. According to "Megan's Law," named after 7-year-old Megan Kanka, who was abducted and killed by a sex offender who lived next door, parents must be able to check whether any convicted sex offenders live in their neighborhood.
- As research, director Nicole Kassell interviewed sex offenders and therapists who worked with them.
- The part of Mary Kay, played by Eve, was originally intended for a 45 year old white male. She was recommended for the part by Kevin Bacon, and was hired without a single audition.
- As part of the research, director Nicole Kassell conducted interviews with sex offenders and the therapists working with them.
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