The 2015 film The Debt (also known as Oliver's Deal or The Deal) is a thriller drama film written and directed by Barney Elliott. It stars Stephen Dorff, Elsa Olivero, Amiel Cayo, and Marco Antonio Ramirez. Dorff plays an American hedge fund banker whose attempts to purchase the debts of Peruvian landowners affects the lives of several people, including a nurse (Olivero), a stubborn farmer who refuses to sell his land (Cayo), and the farmer's son (Ramirez). It is an international co-production between Peru, Spain, and the United States.
The film is set in the Andes, where a mountain farmer, Florentino, struggles to convince his neighbors not to sell their ancestral land to Caravedo, a developer who has promised to bring modernization and jobs to the area. Florentino has a strained relationship with his son, Diego, who dreams of being a pilot.
Meanwhile, Oliver is a nurse who is struggling to pay for her mother's medical care. She is approached by Caravedo, who offers her a large sum of money to help him purchase the debts of the Peruvian landowners. Oliver reluctantly agrees, but she soon realizes that she is involved in a dangerous game.
The film explores themes of corruption, greed, and the human cost of economic development. It is a complex and suspenseful film that offers a unique perspective on the world of finance and its impact on ordinary people.
The Debt received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's performances, cinematography, and direction, while others criticized its slow pacing and lack of focus.
The Debt had a limited theatrical release and did not perform well at the box office.
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Cast
- Stephen Dorff as Oliver
- David Strathairn as Nathan
- Brooke Langton as Kate Campbell
- Carlos Bardem as Caravedo
- Alberto Ammann as Ricardo
- Amiel Cayo as Florentino
- Marco Antonio Ramirez as Diego
- Elsa Olivero as Maria
- Melvin Quijada as Jorge, Florentino's brother
- Lucho Cáceres as Dr. Cerrón
- Delfina Paredes as Gloria, Maria's mother
Director: Barney Elliott
Writers: Barney Elliott
Box Office Gross: $51,534
Distributor: Atlantic Pictures
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: May 15, 2015