For the Seinfeld episode, see The Barber (Seinfeld episode).
| The Barber | |
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 Promotional movie poster for the film |
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| Directed by | Michael Bafaro |
| Produced by | Melanie Kilgour, Petros Tsaparas, Evan Tylor |
| Written by | Warren Low, Michael Bafaro |
| Starring | Malcolm McDowell, Jeremy Ratchford, Garwin Sanford, C. Ernst Harth |
| Music by | Peter Allen |
| Cinematography | Adam Sliwinski |
| Editing by | Grace Yuen |
| Distributed by | Velocity Home Entertainment, THINKFilm (video) |
| Release date(s) |  December 17 2003 (video premiere) July 28 2004 (DVD premiere) |
| Running time | 94 min. |
| Country |  Canada, UK |
| Language | English |
| Budget | USD$1,000,000[1] |
| All Movie Guide profile | |
| IMDb profile | |
The Barber is a 2001 film that examines the interaction between the mind of a psychopath and the minds of ordinary people who are fascinated by psychopaths. It tells the story of local barber (and serial killer) Dexter Miles (Malcolm McDowell) in a town in Alaska. The geographic location features 24-hour darkness, which serves as a metaphor for psychological darkness that drives Miles to go on a murderous rampage. The movie blends the genres of horror, thriller, psychological study, and occasional black comedy. The character Miles expresses the essence of the movie in these words:
| “ | Like it or not, the psychopath has become the most fascinating folk figure of our time. They're by no means confined to the places we expect to find them. ... If you think you know a psychopath...ha...you're probably right! | ” |
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Cast
- Dexter Miles – Malcolm McDowell
- Chief Vance Corgan – Jeremy Ratchford
- Agent Crawley – Garwin Sanford
- Buffalo Sedwick – C. Ernst Harth
Crew
- Director: Michael Bafaro
- Screenplay: Michael Bafaro and Warren Low
- Producer: Evan Taylor
Awards
The Barber was nominated for nine awards from the Directors Guild of Canada and the Leo Awards:[2]
| Group | Award | Won? |
|---|---|---|
| Directors Guild of Canada (2002) | Outstanding Achievement in a Feature Film Michael Bafaro (director) Chris Rudolph (line producer/production manager) |
No |
| Leo Awards (2002) | Feature Length Drama: Best Screenwriter Michael Bafaro Warren Low |
Yes |
| Feature Length Drama: Best Supporting Performance - Female Erin Wright |
Yes | |
| Best Feature Length Drama Evan Tylor |
No | |
| Feature Length Drama: Best Cinematography Adam Sliwinski |
No | |
| Feature Length Drama: Best Director Michael Bafaro |
No | |
| Feature Length Drama: Best Musical Score Peter Allen |
No | |
| Feature Length Drama: Best Production Design James Robbins |
No | |
| Feature Length Drama: Best Supporting Performance - Male Garwin Sanford |
No |
Production details
- Production Year: 2001
- Running Time: 94 Mins
- The Barber was filmed largely in the small town of Revelstoke, British Columbia in Canada.
References
- ^ Box office / business for The Barber (2001/I). Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-07-02.
- ^ Awards for The Barber (2001/I). Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 2007-07-02.
