
Focus
Drama
2001 | PG-13
1h 44m
Set in New York during the height of World War II, FOCUS recounts the unraveling of an American community when the identity of a man (William H. Macy) and his wife (Laura Dern) are mistaken. Slowly ostracized at home and work, they learn the value of self and solidarity as they struggle to maintain dignity and find happiness. FOCUS marks the directorial debut of award-winning photographer Neal Slavin, and is adapted by Kendrew Lascelles from the Arthur Miller novel of the same name. The film stars William H. Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer and Meat Loaf Aday.
Cast
- William H. Macy (Lawrence Newman)
- Laura Dern (Gertrude Hart)
- David Paymer (Finkelstein)
- Meat Loaf Aday (Fred)
- Kay Hawtrey (Mrs. Newman)
- Joseph Ziegler (Gargan)
- Michael Copeman (Carlson)
- Kenneth Welsh (Father Crighton)
- Arlene Meadows (Mrs. Dewitt)
Crew
- Neal Slavin (Director)
- Thomas D. Adelman (Producer)
- Robert A. Miller (Producer)
- Michael R. Bloomberg (Producer)
- Neal Slavin (Producer)
- Martin Geller (Executive Producer)
- Neil O'Conner (Executive Producer)
- Jamie Rizzo (Executive Producer)
- Anita Slavin (Executive Producer)
- Kendrew Lascelles (Writer)
- Arthur Miller (Based on Novel By)
- Mark Adler (Music Scoring)