The Take


1h 36m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Felix De La Pena is an armored car driver struggling to make ends meet for his wife Marina and two kids in East LA's Boyle Heights neighborhood. But their lives are thrown into chaos after Felix miraculously survives a violent on-the-job hijacking led by Adell Baldwin, a merciless criminal driven by

Film Details

Also Known As
Take
MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Drama
Release Date
2007
Distribution Company
Destination Films; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

Felix De La Pena is an armored car driver struggling to make ends meet for his wife Marina and two kids in East LA's Boyle Heights neighborhood. But their lives are thrown into chaos after Felix miraculously survives a violent on-the-job hijacking led by Adell Baldwin, a merciless criminal driven by power and greed. Now facing a difficult recovery and struggling with a nasty new temper, Felix becomes obsessed with tracking down his attackers before they frame him for the crimes they committed.

Film Details

Also Known As
Take
MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Drama
Release Date
2007
Distribution Company
Destination Films; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Nominated for the 2008 Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female (Rosie Perez) by Film Independent (FIND).

Released in United States on Video May 27, 2008

Released in United States September 2007

Released in United States Spring April 11, 2008

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Special Presentations) September 6-15, 2007.

Feature directorial debut for Brad Furman.

Released in United States Spring April 11, 2008 (NY)

Released in United States on Video May 27, 2008

Released in United States September 2007 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Special Presentations) September 6-15, 2007.)