House of Sand and Fog (2003)
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- R
- 2h 6min
- Crime, Drama
- 09 Jan 2004 (USA)
- Movie
An abandoned wife is evicted from her house and starts a tragic conflict with her house's new owners.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 39 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jennifer Connelly | ... |
Kathy
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| Ben Kingsley | ... |
Behrani
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| Ron Eldard | ... |
Lester
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| Frances Fisher | ... |
Connie Walsh
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| Kim Dickens | ... |
Carol Burdon
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| Shohreh Aghdashloo | ... |
Nadi
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| Jonathan Ahdout | ... |
Esmail
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| Navi Rawat | ... |
Soraya
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| Carlos Gómez | ... |
Lt. Alvarez
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| Kia Jam | ... |
Ali
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Jaleh Modjallal | ... |
Yasmin
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Samira Damavandi | ... |
Little Soraya
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Matthew Simonian | ... |
Little Esmail
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| Namrata Singh Gujral | ... |
Wedding Guest
(as Namrata S. Gurjal-Cooper)
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| Nasser Faris | ... |
Wedding Guest
(as Al Faris)
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| Mark Chaet | ... |
Wedding Guest
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| Marco Rodríguez | ... |
Mendez
(as Marco Rodriguez)
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| Al Rodrigo | ... |
Torez
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| Aki Aleong | ... |
Tran
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| Joyce Kurtz | ... |
Kathy's Mom
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| Scott N. Stevens | ... |
County Official
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Ken Kerman | ... |
Locksmith
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| Scott Kinworthy | ... |
Deputy Trainee
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Tom Benick | ... |
Hotel Security
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Samuel Hart | ... |
Elevator Man
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Jackie Ahdout | ... |
Elevator Woman
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| Spencer Garrett | ... |
Auctioneer
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| Cooper Thornton | ... |
Gary
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Isabelle James | ... |
Teenage Girl
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| Bonita Friedericy | ... |
Motel Manager
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| David Carrera | ... |
Carpenter
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| Michael Papajohn | ... |
Carpenter
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| Joe Howard | ... |
Appraiser
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| Aaron Frazier | ... |
Courier
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Dan Brinkle | ... |
Husband Buyer
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Yan Lin | ... |
Wife Buyer
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| Andre Dubus III | ... |
Myers
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| Max Jansen Weinstein | ... |
Nate
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| Ashley Edner | ... |
Bethany
(as Ashley Louise Edner)
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| Ray Abruzzo | ... |
Frank
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Tom Reynolds | ... |
Gas Station Worker
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| Jose Vasquez | ... |
Arresting Officer
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Matthew Waite | ... |
Arresting Officer
(as Matt Waite)
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| Pamela Shaddock | ... |
Nurse
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| Frank Gallegos | ... |
Prison Guard
(as Frank Gallego)
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| Karl Makinen | ... |
Officer at End
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| Zoran Radanovich | ... |
Sergei
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Markus Baldwin | ... |
Young Husband
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| Brian Reed Garvin | ... |
Fat Man
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| Dennison Samaroo | ... |
Doctor
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Elton Ahi | ... |
Wedding Singer
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| Shani Rigsbee | ... |
Wedding Singer
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| Andy Madadian | ... |
Wedding Singer
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| Leslie Yeransian | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Vadim Perelman | ||
Written by
| Andre Dubus III | ... | (novel) |
| Vadim Perelman | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Shawn Lawrence Otto | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Michael London | ... | producer |
| Shawn Lawrence Otto | ... | co-producer |
| Vadim Perelman | ... | producer |
| Nina R. Sadowsky | ... | executive producer |
| Jeremiah Samuels | ... | co-producer |
| Chris Soldo | ... | associate producer |
| Stewart Till | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| James Horner | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Deakins | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Lisa Zeno Churgin | ||
Editorial Department
| Phillip J. Bartell | ... | assistant editor |
| Kenny Becker | ... | color timer |
| Mike Bellamy | ... | final colorist |
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
| Martin Cohen | ... | post-production executive |
| Kevin Du Toit | ... | assistant post-production |
| Helen Hand | ... | first assistant editor |
| Jeffrey C. Price | ... | editorial production assistant |
| Shannyn Riba | ... | apprentice editor |
| Dana E. Glauberman | ... | additional editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Deborah Aquila | ||
| Tricia Wood | ||
Production Design by
| Maia Javan | ||
Art Direction by
| Drew Boughton | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gene Serdena | ||
Costume Design by
| Hala Bahmet | ||
Makeup Department
| Judy Chin | ... | key makeup artist |
| Kris Evans | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Kingsley |
| Lori Fenton | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Lori Rozman) |
| Kathrine Gordon | ... | key hair stylist |
| Betty Lou Skinner | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Sven E. Fahlgren | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Gina Fortunato | ... | production supervisor |
| Jo Dee Freck | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Kevin Halloran | ... | production supervisor |
| Jeremiah Samuels | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Greg Hale | ... | second assistant director |
| Stephanie Kime | ... | second second assistant director |
| Cliff T.E. Roseman | ... | first assistant director |
| Chris Soldo | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Ron Ashmore | ... | paint supervisor |
| Peter Bankins | ... | property master |
| Jay Dupuy | ... | plaster department head |
| Michael Glynn | ... | set dresser (as J. Michael Glynn) |
| Lance Gunnin | ... | general foreman |
| Steve A. Hagberg | ... | construction coordinator (as Steve Hagberg) |
| Sarah Harwich | ... | construction purchaser |
| Sean Lyons | ... | on-set paint |
| Jonah Markowitz | ... | art department |
| Gary Metzen | ... | laborer |
| Cheree Miller | ... | art department coordinator (as Cheree Welsh) |
| Thomas Moffitt | ... | set painter |
| Christopher Morente | ... | greensperson |
| Todd Morris | ... | on-set dresser |
| Dan Ondrejko | ... | greens coordinator |
| Stuart Rankine | ... | assistant property master |
| Grant Samson | ... | lead man |
| Nithya Shrinivasan | ... | assistant art director |
| Thomas Spencer | ... | set dresser |
| Robert Stover | ... | buyer |
| Rick C. Taplin | ... | art department assistant |
Sound Department
| James Ashwill | ... | foley mixer |
| George Berndt | ... | adr supervisor |
| Colin Cooper | ... | adr recordist |
| Susan Dudeck | ... | sound editor |
| Christopher Eakins | ... | sound assistant |
| Robert Jackson | ... | boom operator |
| William B. Kaplan | ... | production sound mixer (as Bill Kaplan) |
| Tateum Kohut | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Greg LaPlante | ... | digital mastering |
| Skip Lievsay | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Peggy Names | ... | sound utility |
| Kevin O'Connell | ... | supervising sound mixer |
| Jeremy Peirson | ... | sound editor |
| Jerry Ross | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Greg P. Russell | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dan Sharp | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Greg ten Bosch | ... | foley supervisor |
| Ron Vignone | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Cary Weitz | ... | boom operator |
| Susan Dawes | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Lynn Garrido | ... | special effects technician |
| Richard O. Helmer | ... | special effects director |
| Michael Lantieri | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Brandon K. McLaughlin | ... | special effects |
| Christopher A. Suarez | ... | special effects technician |
| Douglas D. Ziegler | ... | special effects foreman |
Visual Effects by
| Ozzie Carmona | ... | digital compositor |
| Brad Kalinoski | ... | digital compositor |
| Greg Rodin | ... | scan/record operator: VFX dailies |
Stunts
| Greg Anthony | ... | stunt double: Esmail |
| Craig Branham | ... | stunts |
| Wendi Bromley | ... | stunt double: Jennifer Connelly |
| Bud Davis | ... | stunts |
| Jewel Donohue | ... | stunt double: Kathy |
| Diana R. Lupo | ... | stunt double: Jennifer Connelly (as Diana Lupo) |
| Chris Monberg | ... | stunts |
| Chris O'Hara | ... | stunts |
| David D. Renaud | ... | stunt double: Behrani (as David Renaud) |
| Russell Solberg | ... | stunts |
| Scott Sproule | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Sonny Tipton | ... | stunts |
| Jose Vasquez | ... | stunts (as Jose L. Vasquez) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrea 'Roo' Ruane Krout | ... | rigging grip (as Andi Ruane) |
| James Barrett | ... | electrician |
| Salim Bensrhir | ... | lighting technician (as Salim Benshir) |
| Bruce Birmelin | ... | still photographer |
| Josh Blakeslee | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Earl R. Cantrell | ... | electrician |
| Chad Cohlmia | ... | lighting technician |
| Julian de la Pena | ... | dimmer operator/set lighting technician |
| Will Dearborn | ... | camera loader |
| Seong Dilg | ... | dolly grip |
| Clinton Dougherty | ... | camera operator |
| Andrew Dumas | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Nersi Elahi | ... | camera production assistant |
| Kenn Ferro | ... | camera operator: "a" camera (as Ken Ferro) |
| Chris Gordon | ... | dolly grip |
| Robert Gray | ... | key grip (as Bob Gray) |
| Quinn Grove | ... | best boy grip |
| Rick Grover | ... | grip |
| Bruce Hamme | ... | dolly grip |
| Andy Harris | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jimmy Harritos | ... | rigging electrician |
| Paul Janossy | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Jesse Kaplan | ... | video assistant |
| Jerry Kim | ... | grip |
| Mako Koiwai | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Ronald A. Miller | ... | rigging grip foreman |
| Allen Mizrahi | ... | assistant camera |
| Chris Napolitano | ... | chief lighting technician |
| David A. Parks | ... | best boy rigging electric |
| Matthew A. Petrosky | ... | assistant camera: time-lapse photography, second unit |
| Michael J. Schwartz | ... | lighting technician |
| Sean Smith | ... | electrician |
| David Stockton | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Mike Stockton | ... | lighting technician |
| Chuck Weiss | ... | video assist operator |
| Scott C. Williman | ... | rigging |
| Jon Zarkos | ... | assistant camera |
| Robert Zullo | ... | rigging grip |
| Steve Zvorsky | ... | rigging electrician |
| Christian J. Killingsworth | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Tracy Dixon | ... | extras casting |
| Leslee Feldman | ... | casting executive |
| Jennifer L. Smith | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marisa Aboitiz | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Virginia Burton | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jill Korengold | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Martin Allen | ... | location scout |
| Derek Avila | ... | location scout |
| Carrie Cantore | ... | assistant location manager |
| Judy Heinzen Culotta | ... | key assistant location manager (as Judy Heinzen) |
| Timothy Falconer | ... | location manager (as Tim Falconer) |
| Robert Foulkes | ... | co-location manager |
| Andrew C. Keeter | ... | location manager (as Andy Keeter) |
| Emre Sonmez | ... | location scout |
| Gail Stempler | ... | location scout: San Francisco |
| Pavel Sterba | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Leif Tilden | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Elton Ahi | ... | composer: songs |
| Ramiro Belgardt | ... | music editor |
| Bob Bornstein | ... | music preparation |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Drew Dembowski | ... | musician: orchestra bass |
| Charlotte Hatherley | ... | musician: first violin |
| Jim Henrikson | ... | supervising music editor |
| Todd Homme | ... | executive music supervisor |
| James Horner | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Christian Kollgaard | ... | musician: bass |
| Joe Lisanti | ... | music editor: temp music |
| Jason Lloyd | ... | scoring assistant |
| Andy Madadian | ... | song music |
| Rene Mandel | ... | musician: second violin |
| Darrin McCann | ... | musician: viola |
| Julyce Monbleaux | ... | music supervisor |
| Jen Monnar | ... | assistant music editor |
| Simon Rhodes | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Cassandra Richburg | ... | musician: viola (as Lynne Richburg) / musician: viola |
| Shani Rigsbee | ... | song music |
| Steven Roberts | ... | musician: clarinet |
| Peter Rotter | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Jay Selvester | ... | scoring assistant |
| Brian Tyler | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Ian Underwood | ... | synthesizer programmer |
| Tim Wheeler | ... | musician: first violin |
| Eun-Mee Ahn | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Philip Ayling | ... | musician: oboe (uncredited) |
| Julie Butchko | ... | music clearance (uncredited) |
| Steve Erdody | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Scott Peterson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Randy Burke | ... | driver |
| Daniel Davis | ... | driver: base camp generator |
| John Lybrand | ... | transportation |
| Bill McCance | ... | driver |
| Chad Moore | ... | production driver |
| Jack Jay Reece | ... | driver (as Jay Reece) |
| Don Violett | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Wendy Altman-Cohen | ... | principal eyewear |
| Shirley Anderson | ... | walla group |
| Luke Bishop | ... | assistant: Mr. Kingsley |
| Tien Brunelle | ... | assistant: Mr. Samuels (as Tien Nguyen) |
| Jean Costello | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Maria DeVane | ... | post-production accountant |
| Marty Elfalan | ... | assistant accountant (as Martin Elfalan) |
| Arash Esfandi | ... | production assistant |
| Peter Gamble | ... | assistant: Mr. Perelman (as Peter Robinson) |
| Jesec Griffin | ... | production assistant |
| Jill Hahn | ... | payroll accountant |
| Marc W. Havener | ... | set production assistant |
| Doris Hellmann | ... | production accountant |
| Travis Hills | ... | set production assistant |
| Jay Johnson | ... | main title design |
| Jay Y. Lee | ... | production assistant |
| Erica Luttrell | ... | walla group |
| Steven Maines | ... | stand-in |
| Lisa Markou | ... | digital coordinator |
| Randy McKenney | ... | stand-in |
| Matthew Michaud | ... | assistant: Mr. Perelman |
| Steven R. Molen | ... | production executive |
| Jennifer Monroe | ... | assistant: Mr. London (as Jennifer Hilton) |
| Shelly Morita | ... | assistant: Ms. Connelly |
| Olivier Mouroux | ... | field publicist |
| Deborah Ricketts | ... | archive researcher |
| Jim Roberts | ... | medic |
| Chad Saxton | ... | set production assistant |
| Sara Scarritt | ... | production coordinator (as Sarah Scarritt) |
| Yovel Schwartz | ... | production assistant: San Francisco |
| Christina Sibul | ... | production executive |
| Louise Spencer | ... | unit publicist |
| Jack Stern | ... | studio teacher |
| Val Tasso | ... | stand-in: Jonathan Ahdout |
| Gerald A. Vitatoe Jr. | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Will Youngblood | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Steven Jetton | ... | layout board (uncredited) |
| Rosie Malek-Yonan | ... | adr voice (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Megna | ... | craftservice (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Dreamworks Pictures (presents)
- Cobalt Media Group (in association with)
- Bisgrove Entertainment
- Miramax
Distributors
- DreamWorks Distribution (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2004) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Barton Films (2003) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Bioscop (2004) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Central Film (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Filmax (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2004) (Japan) (theatrical) (as GAGA Communications)
- Garsu Pasaulio Irasai (2004) (Lithuania) (theatrical)
- Humax Pictures (2004) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Kitokio kino klubas (2011) (Lithuania) (theatrical)
- Miramax (2004) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Nexo (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Paradiso Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Film Distributors (NZ) Ltd. (2003) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (2003) (Australia) (theatrical)
- SF Studios (2004) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2004) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Pictures (2004) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2004) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2004) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- West Video (2004) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Cobalt Media Group (2003) (Non-US)
- Divisa Home Video (2018) (Spain) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- FS Film (2004) (Finland) (DVD) (VHS)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2020) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East, North Africa and Iran)
- Harpo Entertainment (2022) (Spain) (tv)
- Mediasoft Films (2005) (South Korea)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Pinema (2003) (Turkey)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2004) (Romania)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Teleview International (2003) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2008) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
- Pacific Title and Art Studio (visual effects)
Other Companies
- AVID Technology (acknowledgement)
- BT Industrial Supply (expendables)
- Boone's Animals for Hollywood (animal handlers)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Digital DTS Sound (in selected theatres)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Dolby Digital (in selected theatres)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Kodak (motion picture film)
- L.A. Mad Dogs (adr group)
- Mario's Catering (catering)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA) (no. 40189)
- Otto Nemenz International (camera equipment provided by)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Sony Pictures Studios (post sound services provided by)
- Sony, Cary Grant Theatre (sound mixed at)
- Technicolor (prints by)
- Todd-AO Scoring Stage (score recorded and mixed at)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack published by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An emotionally broken woman, Kathy, suddenly finds herself homeless after her house is wrongly repossessed and auctioned. Seeking respite from his marriage, Lester, a sympathetic sheriff's deputy comes to the aid of Kathy and becomes intimately involved in her situation. Soon, Behrani, a proud emigrant Iranian and his family move into the house only to find their new lives burdened by harassment from Lester and Kathy as they attempt to reclaim her former home. The once prosperous colonel denies Kathy's pleas for he knows his recent purchase promises a profitable return and a better future for his adolescent son and his wife. But latent consequences lie beneath Behrani's well intentioned plan as Kathy's emotions spiral out of control and her actions spark a tragic chain of events that will leave no resident unscathed in the House of Sand and Fog. Written by Tiler Faisal |
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| Taglines | Some dreams can't be shared. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $45,572, 21 Dec 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Author Andre Dubus III received more than one hundred offers from movie studios who wanted to make his book into a movie. See more » |
| Goofs | The county may have the right to attach property to satisfy a business tax lien, but the process is nothing like in the movie. First, the lien is bought by an investor who is paid interest from repayment of the lien or sale of the property. This usually takes many months or years. If the property is sold, the money remaining after the lien is paid goes to the property owner or estate - it is certainly not kept by the county. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King/Stuck on You/House of Sand and Fog (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Shokoufeh See more » |
| Quotes |
Esmail:
Why did that man say we would be deported? Behrani: I do not know. But we are American citizens. We own this house. They can do nothing to us now. Esmail: I feel bad for that lady, Baba-jan. Behrani: The woman's house was taken from her because she did not pay her taxes. That happens when one is not responsible. Esmail: But... Behrani: Do you understand? Do not feel bad. Americans they do not deserve what they have. They have the eyes of small children who are forever looking for the next source of distraction, entertainment, sweet taste in the mouth. We are not like them. We know rich opportunities when we see them and do not throw away God's blessing. See more » |