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The Lesser Evil

(1998)
96min.
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David Mackay directed this drama about the secrets of four friends. Missouri lumberman Derek (Colm Feore) reunites his high school pals -- lawyer George (David Paymer), priest Ivan (Arliss Howard), and police officer Frank (Tony Goldwyn) -- who were all involved in past violent deaths and cover-ups. The film double-tracks their stories as it intercuts between past and present. Shown in 1998 at the Austin Film Festival, the Houston Film Festival and the AFI Film Festival.
  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Run Time: 96min.
  • DVD Release Date: 10/25/2007
  • Director(s): David Mackay
  • Keywords: cover-up,death,flashback,friendship,lawyer,lumberjack,police,priest,reunion,secrets
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