Trust

1991

Trust

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The unlikely relationship between a pregnant high school student and a brooding electronics repairman lies at the center of this droll comedy from writer-director Hal Hartley. Intelligent but unconventional, Maria (Adrienne Shelly) has more to worry about than her pregnancy, as her expectant state drives away her boyfriend and triggers a fatal heart attack in her father. Meanwhile, Matthew (Martin Donovan) has his own problems: an abusive father, a heightened sense of morality that prevents him from taking semi-lucrative television repair jobs, and a suicidal streak that causes him to carry around a potentially deadly grenade. The meeting of these troubled minds at first promises to be beneficial for both, but sours as they are forced to interact with each other's dysfunctional families. As in all of Hartley's pictures, the narrative is filtered through an amusingly detached sensibility that some may consider an acquired taste.

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Cast

Adrienne Shelly
as Maria Coughlin
Martin Donovan
as Matthew Slaughter
Merrit Nelson
Merritt Nelson
as Jean Coughlin
John A. MacKay
as Jim Slaughter
Edie Falco
as Peg Coughlin
John McKay
Marko Hunt
as John Coughlin
Gary Sauer
as Anthony
Matt Malloy
as Ed
Tom Thon
as Deli Man
Patricia Sullivan
as Ruark Boss
Bill Sage
as John Bill
Chris Cooke
as Diner Guy
Nena Segal
as Aunt Fay
Karen Sillas
as Nurse Paine
Pamela Stewart
as Mrs. Blech
Jeff Howard
as Robert
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Audience Reviews for Trust

  • Dec 06, 2012
    Likely my favourite of the Hal Hartley's. It is an unlikely pairing of two lost souls and Donovan and Shelly prove up to the task.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Apr 26, 2009
    I remember seeing this film on the IFC channel many years ago and it really struck a chord with me. It had small bits of dark humor mixed in with the seriousness of this movie that kept it very interesting. I loved how you would always see minor characters in a group setting. Well acted movie as Adrienne Shelly(RIP) was awesome as was Martin Donovan. Can't understand why Donovan can't get more roles. Really a great and enjoyable movie.
    Ken D Super Reviewer
  • Nov 25, 2008
    Watched this many, many times over the years. My first Hal Hartley film, and one of my favourites. Adrienne Shelley and Martin Donovan are both perfect in their roles. I just love the style and the understated way the movie is written. Fantastic.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Jan 02, 2008
    I saw this movie a while back on IFC and I really liked it. This movie is quirky and the dialogue is great.
    Marion R Super Reviewer
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