Delivered

November 2011

(28)

Synopsis

"Driven by a Promise, Fueled by Revenge"

A heartfelt crime thriller, DELIVERED is an intimate tale of loss, betrayal, redemption and bittersweet revenge. In the spirit of films like BULLITT, VANISHING POINT and TRUE ROMANCE, this film is packed with twists and turns, a cool car and a couple on the run.

As a young vet, Shane returns home to a financially broken and widowed Mom and he is determined to get back her home which was lost to foreclosure while he was off fighting the war. After finding out that she is working two jobs to make ends meet, Shane promises that he will get their old house back. Reluctantly, he takes an armed courier job. Not really wanting to carry a gun, it is the only job he can find. Luckily, Mom saved Dad's classic '67 Mustang which is the perfect vehicle for Shane to use for his job. It also provides an emotional connection to his Dad and is a great source of comfort.

After several routine deliveries, Shane's boss sends him on a special assignment. On the way to pick up a large amount of cash which will ultimately be exchanged for a rare piece of art, Shane stops at a roadside diner for a bite. On the way back to his car, he sees a young woman being molested by a drunk trucker and intervenes, offering the beautiful girl a ride to the next town. Lonely for some female company, he decides to spend the night in a desert motel before leaving the next morning to finish his delivery. Duped by a drug crazed young Japanese man, Shane is forced to shoot the son of a murderous gangster in self defense. On the run and inadvertently entangled in an art theft ring, Shane and the girl seek refuge at the home of a friend. Now he must untangle a web of lies to discover his own truth.

Japanese gangsters, an Armenian art dealer, a retired proctologist and a beautiful young woman compliment a young vet in this well rounded ensemble cast of unique characters. Set in Los Angeles and the dusty desert towns of Mojave Desert, the backdrop of DELIVERED provides a fresh view of California that we rarely see in films.

Festivals: Dances With Films 2011- Closing Night Film; Worldfest Houston 2011
• Won, Special Jury Award Feature Films Michael Madison (Director), Linda J. Nelson (Producer), • Won Gold Award Best Actress: Alana Stewart, • Best Supporting Actress

Reviews

3.7

28 total

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4 6

3 5

2 0

1 5

A Google User

There's low budget and no budget... Poor actors, scene's way too short to tell the far-fetched story and dreadful dialogue. The worlds worst continuity error at the.end just to underline how poorly made this is...don't want to give away too much but the budget must not have stretched to paying for the same hire car over a two day shoot. Get it when it's 50p just to see how bad it is.

A Google User

Horrendous Save your money. This is one of the worst movies ever made. I didn't even make it half way through. I watch movies on my commute in to work and I had to stop because it was so bad. I decided to read the news instead. Horrible acting, directing and cinematography.

A Google User

BANG FOR THE BUCK while watching this Film i was wondering what a producer writer director must go through from start to finish. I think there is a stat the maby 1 in 10 films that are started ever Get Finished. maby the quote is off but its a huge number. Im guessing that this film did not have a great budget. I think that the Producers Writers and directors got the best cast they could get on there budget and made a Film. it is a long involved process that must take allot of discipline and Stay tuitaveness Lol is that a word? no. i think they did a fine job with this project. i would love to see what they can deliver No pun intended if they were given a few million to make a film. lets say they had $40.000.00 to make this film. with that I say great Job. i hope they move up the Hollywood Ladder and they Create the opportunity to bring home a Film with a budget that allows them to Bring There Full creative Juices to the screen. I often Wonder about the people that Bash a film and if they have ever put there Remote down long enough to Attempt to make one themselves? Iv'e done about 28 myself and understand that the best in hollywood only get if there lucky 75% of what they wanted on Screen.FR

A Google User

Thank you for watching my movie. Really appreciate it! My name is Michael Madison and I want to thank you for watching my film. It's a true independent film financed the old fashion way. With credit cards. It took many, many years to make the film. I figure put your money where your mouth is. So all you filmmakers out there. Just make your film. I love films from the late 60's to early 70's and wanted DELIVERED to have that same feel. We shot in 22 locations all around Los Angeles to give the film a larger feel. Shot using the RED camera and with Zeiss lens. Our Cinematographer Ricky Fosheim did a fabulous job with the lighting and camera work. It's just beautiful and he is really talented. I was lucky enough to find Japanese actors who all spoke Japanese as their native language and they all knew each other from other movies and theater. I cast a few actors from my first film in DELIVERED. My friend Robert Rusler, Chic Daniel, Frankie Ray, Brian McGuire and David Perez all contributed their acting to the film. I met Alana Stewart to play my mother in the film. It was great to find her. I'm from Texas and she is also from Texas

A Google User

Bring the Pop Corn, Drive-In movies are back!! DELIVERED delivers the goods! This gem is a real heartfelt Indie crime thriller that did not let the modest budget get in the way of a great story. Well planned and perfectly executed. Michael Madison flawless direction takes you from one scene of the tightly written screenplay by Brandon Manbeck seamlessly to the next scene pulling crisp and dead on performances by an amazing cast. There were some scenes that made you think twice but they were well planted for a purpose to be revealed later. I found this movie to be as enjoyable as many of my favorite films growing up and I have no problem recommending it to anyone. Shane (Madison) is a wounded veteran comes home to find his parent's home has been foreclosed and his widowed mother (Alana Stewart) close to being evicted. Modest and unassuming with the endearing charm of a lost puppy Shane learns and grows quickly. Starts off wearing his father's hand me downs for job interviews and you can see and feel this character growing and gaining confidence as the story progresses. Promising to get his mother's home back he reluctantly takes a job as an armed courier for a shady delivery service. A Drive-In movie all the way.

A Google User

Fun and pulpy, suprising Pulpy crime movies aren't normally my thing, so I wasn't really excited to watch this when a friend wanted me to watch it with her. I'm one of those people who typically knows exactly what's going to happen in a movie, but not this one! I was actually, genuinely surprised over and over again. Very dark sense of humor. LOVE the Yakuza! Probably the scariest and most convincing human villans I've ever seen. I like that the main character seemed genuinely confused by the chaos the whole time.

User reviews

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James Dillon February 6, 2013

don't waste your money on this rubbish!!! Bad acting, bad plot, BAD FILM

A Google User April 27, 2012

Bad but good This is one of those films where the acting, editing, and background music are so bad that they actually make the film more enjoyable. Its a decent enough plot, and the Yakuza are awesome! A future cult classic perhaps? Maybe not quite but its worth a watch.

A Google User April 26, 2012

crap! poor acting, bad directing...picture quality was gd! but nothin else. dnt bother

MJ Weissman July 11, 2014

Well done. Kuddos to the group dedicated to making a future cult classic, in the likes of Mr.Orange, Mr. Black, Mr. 'Pink' etc... 'Ear in hand, can you hear me?...' This movie has many positives and I enjoyed the action, direction and plot.

A Google User September 22, 2012

Pretty good Aight this movie was pretty good low budget but good....... It kept me wanting to watch.......

Debbie Barlovic December 6, 2012

new beginnngs Really???? Quentin Tarantino's first film : My Best Friend's Birthday... was based on a 30-40 page script ... on an estimated budget of $5000.00.... and shot on 16mm ...but then where did that get him.?... everyone has to start somewhere.... Looks like Michael Madison and Co. has the desire and dedication, and will use this film as a spring board to a great career ... call this experience gained in future endeavors in film making...

A Google User September 14, 2012

Good story Good story, great cast and great direction!

A Google User November 1, 2012

Not bad Lame actors ! But good story line !

Yangzom Brauen June 22, 2014

Wonderful Great acting by Michael Madison. Love the story and the look of the movie.

Cast and credits

Actors	Toshi Toda, Alana Stewart, Robert Rusler, Michael Madison, Jeanette Steiner, Kenneth Lombino
Producers	Linda Nelson, Michael Madison
Director	Michael Madison
Writers	Brandon Manbeck

Additional information

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Run time

89 minutes

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