The Believer

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The Believer
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R,1hr 38min
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January 19, 2001
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Synopsis: In this powerful and disturbing drama, Danny Balint (Ryan Gosling) is a member of a gang of racist skinheads who espouses a vile but well-articulated philosophy of anti-Semitism. Danny also has a secret -- he is a Jew, and was a top student in Hebrew school before he began to ask too many questions about the deeper implications of the teachings in the Torah and the Old Testament, leading to his expulsion. Angry and confused, Danny began to explore the philosophies of the neo-Nazi movement, which ... Full Synopsis
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Bean's commitment to serious theological examination is exciting, Gosling's performance is riveting, and this fiery and imperfect feature shines as a demonstration of independent filmmaking at its most uncompromising. Full Review
Metascore
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75
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Danny Balint
Carla Moebius
Lina Moebius
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