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Sword of Trust

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
4.3K
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Marc Maron, Michaela Watkins, Jillian Bell, and Jon Bass in Sword of Trust (2019)
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Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, but the only item she receives is an antique sword that was believed by her grandfather to be proof t... Read allCynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, but the only item she receives is an antique sword that was believed by her grandfather to be proof that the South won the Civil War.Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, but the only item she receives is an antique sword that was believed by her grandfather to be proof that the South won the Civil War.

  • Director
    • Lynn Shelton
  • Writers
    • Lynn Shelton
    • Michael Patrick O'Brien
  • Stars
    • Marc Maron
    • Jon Bass
    • Michaela Watkins
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lynn Shelton
    • Writers
      • Lynn Shelton
      • Michael Patrick O'Brien
    • Stars
      • Marc Maron
      • Jon Bass
      • Michaela Watkins
    • 61User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Marc Maron
    Marc Maron
    • Mel
    Jon Bass
    Jon Bass
    • Nathaniel
    Michaela Watkins
    Michaela Watkins
    • Mary
    Jillian Bell
    Jillian Bell
    • Cynthia
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Hog Jaws
    Dan Bakkedahl
    Dan Bakkedahl
    • Kingpin
    Tim Paul
    • Zeke
    • (as Timothy Paul)
    Whitmer Thomas
    Whitmer Thomas
    • Jake
    Michael Patrick O'Brien
    Michael Patrick O'Brien
    • Yach
    • (as Mike O'Brien)
    Al Elliott
    • Jimmy
    Lynn Shelton
    Lynn Shelton
    • Deirdre
    Scotty Lee
    • Screendoor
    Robert Longstreet
    Robert Longstreet
    • Truther
    Elise Mayfield
    • Phyllis
    Prasanna Avadhanula
    Prasanna Avadhanula
    • Aparna
    Tilcia Furman
    • Gabby
    Benjamin Keepers
    Benjamin Keepers
    • Ben
    • (as Ben Keepers)
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    • Director
      • Lynn Shelton
    • Writers
      • Lynn Shelton
      • Michael Patrick O'Brien
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    User reviews61

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    8andykadison-875-760306

    Not a comic book movie, thank goodness!

    If you ever listen to Marc Maron's podcast, WTF, this is a movie you won't want to miss. Also for fans of the Netflix series Glow, you're already familiar with Marc's accessible, honest work on the little screen. Don't believe any of the negative reviews for this film. Marc's performance is a tour-de-force, just check out the New York Times review of this original masterpiece. It's a quirky comedy, perfect for summer. Expertly directed with a wonderful tone, the film is worth watching twice, at least. Come on people, do we all just need to keep seeing pre-awareness content out of the Marvel universe which is sucking the life force and brain cells from us all? Rally around original movies that feature real talent and genuine craftsmanship. Also Marc plays all the guitar on the soundtrack and it's nice to hear.
    7carry-on-man

    Low key conspiracy debunking

    I don't get the reviews giving this 1-3 out of ten, it's actually quite funny if you're the sort of person that can appreciate subtle humour as opposed the the endless steam of crappy American comedies starring the same handful of actors, I'm looking at you Seth Rogan, Paul Rudd, Katherine Heigl etc. I can only imagine those low scores are from low brow people that believe the conspiracy nonsense this movie pokes fun at.
    7steve.schonberger

    Lynn Shelton does a good job with her first film made outside the Pacific Northwest

    Cynthia (Jillian Bell) and her wife Mary (Michaela Watkins) visit Alabama, and learn that Cynthia has inherited a Civil War sword from her grandfather. They try to sell it to pawn shop owner Mel (Marc Maron), while Mel's slacker employee Nathaniel (Jon Bass) observes. But there's something special about the sword, which leads them to artifact collector "Kingpin" (David Bakkedahl).

    7 Good The story, by Lynn Shelton and Mike O'Brien, is a rather silly, but makes an excellent framework for comedy improvisation. A story revision based on a script note added a nice touch of respect for southerners. Shelton does a very good job of directing. The main cast all deliver excellent comedy and good dramatic performances; Shelton herself is very good in a small dramatic role. Maron provides very good music.

    Overall, I rate the film good.

    Languages: English.

    Rating: I don't think this film has a US rating (yet), but I'd guess it would rate a "R", for language.
    random-70778

    "Mumublecore" and "no script' are often not art, they are as often excuses for awful films like this

    Firstly this film is awful, about as funny as a root canal, and more tedious. I am certain that the only people giving it a passing grade of over three stars must be the poor put upon family members of the film's makers. Faux "authenticity" by having no script and non-actors (or lousy actors) serves whose interests? The audiences? Certainly not.

    I have a lot of tolerance for low budget production, but not when there is no redeeming positive factor. GCI is expensive, but interesting storyline, characters or dialogue are not expensive. This clunker has none.

    The "alternative reality" is present alright: someone with no talent went to film school and thinks that alone will suffice. It doesn't.
    7ephonkx

    I miss Lynn Shelton so much...

    A lovely small scale film with a satisfying payoff. Exactly the sort of film she excelled at. And dammit I still can't believe she's gone. She'll never make all the wonderful films she could have made over the next forty years, and I feel that loss terribly.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Blues guitar solos heard throughout were composed and played by Marc Maron. He said in an interview that at the end of every episode of his podcast WTF with Marc Maron, he does these guitar noodles and has hundreds of them stored away. Lynn Shelton didn't have the budget to hire a composer, so Maron let her choose and use selections she felt fit certain scenes.
    • Quotes

      Mary: [riding inside a box truck] Well, at least it's padded - so no one can hear you scream.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Front Row Flynn: SWORD OF TRUST: Marc Maron, Lynn Shelton, Jillian Bell, Jon Bass, moderator Jenelle Riley (2019)

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Espada de confianza
    • Filming locations
      • Birmingham, Alabama, USA(on location)
    • Production company
      • Forager Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $322,421
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,332
      • Jul 14, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $323,369
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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