The Fury of a Patient Man


The Fury of a Patient Man is a 2016 Spanish thriller film directed by Raúl Arévalo. The film made its debut in the Horizons section at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival. It was also screened in the Discovery section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film won four Goya Awards, including Best Film, Best New Director, Best Supporting Actor for Manolo Solo, and Best Original Screenplay. The title of the film comes from John Dryden's epic poem Absalom and Achitophel.

Plot

The film is set in Madrid in August 2007. Curro is imprisoned after taking part in the robbery of a jewelry store. Eight years later, he leaves prison with the intention of beginning a new life, together with his girlfriend Ana and his son, but he encounters an unexpected situation and a stranger, José, who will take him to an unknown course, close to vengeance.

Cast

Remake

In July 2017, Studio 8 acquired the rights to remake the movie with Albert Hughes set to direct and The Picture Company will co-produce the remake.