The Merry Gentlemen

2008
US
96 min
15

Directed by: Michael Keaton
Written by: Ron Lazzeretti
Cast: Michael Keaton, Kelly Macdonald, Mike Bradecich, Darlene Hunt, Debbi Burns, Maritza Cabrera
Website: www.themerrygentlemanmovie.com

Keaton makes his directorial debut with this very likeable thriller cum romantic fable about a suicidal hit man's relationship with a woman who is emerging from an abusive relationship. This intelligent and enigmatic character study augers well for Keaton's future on the other side of the camera. Definitley worth seeking out.