The Trigger
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43% Critic Match

The Trigger

4.3 / 10 2019 1h 40mNR English
Drama

Storyline

Hustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if only even for a day, he manages to trick Tommy into getting him an apartment, a used car and a job and moves Heather in with him, but things quickly spin out of control when Bennie is brought in for questioning.

Cast & Crew

Slade Pearce

Slade Pearce

Erik Coyle

Lead
JA

Julia Anne Severance

Heather Keene

DK

Daniel Kapinga

Tommy Holbart

JR

Joe Ricci

Bennie

RR

Robyne Richards

Dolores

MH

Michael Hanelin

Bert

Laura Durant

Laura Durant

Marcella

KG

Kelsey Grizzard

Mickey

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christopher Bradley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Trigger is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker