Below Utopia
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Below Utopia, also known as Body Count, is a 1997 independent film
directed
by Kurt Voss
. The movie stars Justin Theroux, Alyssa Milano
and Ice T
. Milano was also the executive producer of the film. Ice-T had composed an instrumental musical score for this film that wasn't used. The compositions instead appeared on a CD entitled "Below Utopia: The Lost Score". The video release was in 1997. The DVD release was followed on October 23, 2001. It's also one of the films on a two-pack DVD. The other film is Out-of-Sync
. The movie tagline is "He was a hired professional. But this was personal.".
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
directed
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by Kurt Voss
Kurt Voss
Kurt Voss is an American film director, screenwriter and musician/songwriter. He often works with fellow UCLA alumnus Allison Anders...
. The movie stars Justin Theroux, Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Jayne Milano is an American actress and former singer, known for her childhood role as Samantha Micelli in the sitcom Who's the Boss? and an eight-year stint as Phoebe Halliwell on the series Charmed. She was also a series regular on the original Melrose Place portraying the role of...
and Ice T
Ice T
Tracy Marrow , better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician and actor.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army for four years...
. Milano was also the executive producer of the film. Ice-T had composed an instrumental musical score for this film that wasn't used. The compositions instead appeared on a CD entitled "Below Utopia: The Lost Score". The video release was in 1997. The DVD release was followed on October 23, 2001. It's also one of the films on a two-pack DVD. The other film is Out-of-Sync
Out-of-Sync
Out-of-Sync is a 1995 crime drama film featuring LL Cool J in his first starring role. The film was directed by Debbie Allen and co-starred Victoria Dillard, Tim Reid and Howard Hesseman.-Plot:...
. The movie tagline is "He was a hired professional. But this was personal.".
Plot
Daniel returns to his family's mansion for the holidays along with his girlfriend Susanne. His family's seemingly utopian existence is overshadowed by not only the death of Daniel's brother, but also by Daniel's failure to live up to his brother's potential. However, this quickly becomes inconsequential, as blood-thirsty killers soon show up. As the family gets killed, Daniel flees with Susanne in the basement, hoping for survival.Cast
- Alyssa MilanoAlyssa MilanoAlyssa Jayne Milano is an American actress and former singer, known for her childhood role as Samantha Micelli in the sitcom Who's the Boss? and an eight-year stint as Phoebe Halliwell on the series Charmed. She was also a series regular on the original Melrose Place portraying the role of...
as Susanne - Justin Theroux as Daniel Beckett
- Ice-TICE-T* Ice-T, an American rapper and actor* ICE T , a tilting model of the German InterCityExpress series of high-speed trains...
as Jim - Tommy 'Tiny' Lister as Tiny
- Robert PineRobert PineRobert Pine is an American actor who has starred on television and in film. He is probably best known for his role as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the hit NBC television series CHiPs from 1977 to 1983.-Personal life:...
as Uncle Wilson - Marta KristenMarta KristenMarta Kristen is an American actress.The naturally blonde-haired Kristen is best-known for her role as Guy Williams's and June Lockhart's beautiful daughter, Judy Robinson, in the television series Lost in Space...
as Marilyn Beckett
Soundtrack
- Hark the Herald Angels Sing (O Come All Yes Faithful)
- Suite for Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
- While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks
- Still Want You