Scene from He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
Scene Details
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Actresses in this Scene
Elisha Cuthbert
Details
Alternate Names: Elisha Ann Cuthbert, Elisha Ann Cuthbert Phaneuf, الیزا کاتبرت, الیشا کاتبرت
Physical Characteristics:
- Eye Color: blue
- Hair Color: blond hair
Career
First Appearances:
- Dancing on the Moon (1997) as Sarah
Most Important Roles:
- He Was a Quiet Man (2007) as Venessa Parks
- House of Wax (2005) as Carly Jones
- The Girl Next Door (2004) as Danielle
- Mail to the Chief (2000) as Madison Osgood
- Lucky Girl (2001) as Katlin Palmerston
- Old School (2003) as Darcie
- The Quiet (2005) as Nina Deer
- Captivity (2007) as Jennifer Tree
- My Sassy Girl (2008) as Jordan Roark
- The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009) as Barbara 'Barbie' Lefay
Career Highlights:
- He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
- House of Wax (2005)
- The Girl Next Door (2004)
- Mail to the Chief (2000)
- Lucky Girl (2001)
- Old School (2003)
- The Quiet (2005)
- Captivity (2007)
- My Sassy Girl (2008)
- The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009)
Awards
Awards:
- Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series (2001)
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble (2003)
Full Biography
Elisha Ann Cuthbert, born on November 30, 1982 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, began her career as a host of the Canadian children's television series 'Popular Mechanics for Kids' from 1997 to 2000. She is known for her roles as Kim Bauer in the Fox action-thriller series '24' (2001–2010, 2014) and Alex Kerkovich in the ABC comedy series 'Happy Endings' (2011–2013). Some of her notable film appearances include 'Airspeed' (1998), 'Love Actually' (2003), 'Old School' (2003), 'The Girl Next Door' (2004), and 'House of Wax' (2005). She also starred in the psychological thriller 'Captivity' (2007).
About the Movie: He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: A Fúria, Amok - He Was a Quiet Man, La furia, Politis yperano ypopsias, Un uomo qualunque
Director: Frank A. Cappello
Writer: Frank A. Cappello
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Neo Art & Logic, Quiet Man Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- 3 wins total
Similar:
- 13 Minutes (2021)
- Take Me to Tarzana (2021)
- Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare (2023)
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
- Bride of Re-Animator (1990)
Keywords
Keywords: alter ego, aquarium, christmas, dark comedy, falling in love, life-saver, loner, mental health, misanthrophy, office, paraplegic, rescue, suitcase, surrealism, talking fish
Story
Bob Maconel, an office worker who struggles with misanthropy and mental health issues, plans a shooting spree at his workplace but hesitates to execute it. On the day he intended to carry out his plan, another colleague actually goes on a shooting rampage instead. Bob, however, emerges as a hero for attempting to stop the gunman. Ironically, the one colleague Bob liked, who happened to be injured during the incident, becomes paraplegic. Bob must now navigate his newfound status as a reluctant hero and help his injured friend find hope while also trying to find joy in life himself.
Summary
Directed by Frank A. Cappello and released in 2007, 'He Was a Quiet Man' is a dark comedy-drama that explores themes of mental health, misanthropy, and redemption through a surreal narrative involving talking fish and an office shooting incident. The film blends genres such as comedy, drama, romance, and thriller to deliver a unique story about a troubled loner, Bob Maconel, who finds himself in unexpected circumstances after attempting to prevent a workplace tragedy.