Los Angeles Film Festival 2012

Robot & Frank

preceded by Robot

(USA, 2012, 89 mins)

Executive Producers: Jeremy Bailer, Bob Kelman, Bill Perry, Amy Porter, Danny Rifkin, Tom Valerio
Producers: Galt Niederhoffer, Sam Bisbee, Jackie Kelman Bisbee, Lance Acord
Screenwriter: Christopher D. Ford
Cinematographer: Matthew J. Lloyd
Editor: Jacob Craycroft
Cast: Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Peter Sarsgaard, Jeremy Sisto, Jeremy Strong

Frank is an aging ex-con, played to perfection by Frank Langella, living alone in a house filled with clutter and memories. When his son insists on buying him a robotic caretaker, he is quite resistant, futilely searching for an off switch on his new housemate. Over time, however, the two come to an understanding and even a friendship. But when Frank begins to re-explore old vices, it leads both him and his cybernetic pal down a dangerous path.

With supporting performances by Susan Sarandon, James Marsden and Liv Tyler, Robot & Frank is a comic look at the very near future of family and friendship.

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