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The Story of Ray, a Personal Injury attorney facing a moral and spiritual crisis. Ray finds himself feeling cursed, trapped, and miserable as a parade of "injured" clients constantly pressure him for their money, most of which is not deserved. He feels he is only an instrument of their greed. The time constraints of his job prevent him from spending time with his family and friends. Ray misses a chance to see his brother Paul before he dies of cancer. As his clients become more frantic and demanding, Ray begins to unravel, Questioning the morality of his profession. He is haunted by the ghost of his deceased brother Paul who guides him toward his salvation.

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    • Author: Knights from Bernin
    "The Cross" is a compelling film about a lawyer who finds his profession tearing him further and further from both his family and the spiritual ideals of his youth. The production is handsomely mounted, beautifully photographed and the acting is completely convincing throughout. The film imaginatively mixes the past and the present and the real and the surreal as the personal injury lawyer's life falls apart after the death of his brother. The Greek heritage of the leading characters, and their valued traditions, give the film a strong and fascinating sense of place. My complaints are few. The film feels a little long and the relationships of some of the colorful secondary characters to the lead characters are somewhat ill-defined. However, those are minor quibbles balanced against the whole. This film is definitely worth checking out.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Steve Stavrakis Steve Stavrakis - Ray
    Sofia Milos Sofia Milos - Boss
    Gino Cabanas Gino Cabanas - Paul
    Megan Blake Megan Blake - Sugar
    Lorne Hughes Lorne Hughes - Lawyer
    Kim Swartz Kim Swartz - Ron the Investigator
    James Martin Kelly James Martin Kelly - Vince
    Lee Perkins Lee Perkins - Gus McQueen (as Lee Perkinson)
    Angela Pupello Angela Pupello - Ray's secretary
    Michael A. Xynidis Michael A. Xynidis - Detective
    John Paul Blue John Paul Blue - Dr. Ciraculo
    Jack Brand Jack Brand - Bill Gash
    Patrick Cherry Patrick Cherry
    Dianna Camacho Dianna Camacho - Girlfriend
    Martin Guigui Martin Guigui - Scooter
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