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This riotously funny, improv-based eighth feature from acclaimed director Lynn Shelton (Outside In, Your Sister's Sister, Humpday) is filled with her trademark insight and humanism while slyly exploring our increasingly divided culture of conspiracy theories and revisionist history. When Cynthia (Jillian Bell, 22 Jump Street)
and Mary (Michaela Watkins, "Casual") show up to collect Cynthia’s inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she’s received is an antique sword that he believed to be proof that the South won the Civil War. The two attempt to unload the object to a curmudgeonly pawnshop owner Mel (Marc Maron, "GLOW") and his man-child sidekick Nathaniel (Jon Bass, Molly's Game). When Mel and Nathaniel discover there’s a black market for the relic, the two pairs reluctantly join forces to sell this rarefied ‘prover item’ to the highest bidder. The adventure that ensues takes the four of them on a wild journey into the depths of conspiracy theory and Southern disillusionment. Anchored by a hilarious and emotionally raw performance from Maron (who also wrote and performed the music), Sword of Trust is a sharp, unexpected ensemble comedy with Shelton's authentic take on the complexities of interpersonal relationships on full display.
Original Release
07/12/2019
US Release
07/12/2019
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Marc Maron | Mel |
Jon Bass | Nathaniel |
Michaela Watkins | Mary |
Jillian Bell | Cynthia |
Toby Huss | Hog Jaws |
Dan Bakkedahl | Kingpin |
Tim Paul | Zeke |
Whitmer Thomas | Jake |
Michael Patrick O'Brien | Yach |
Al Elliott | Jimmy |
Directors
Writers
Michael Patrick O'Brien, Lynn Shelton
Cast
Name | Character |
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Marc Maron | Mel |
Jon Bass | Nathaniel |
Michaela Watkins | Mary |
Jillian Bell | Cynthia |
Toby Huss | Hog Jaws |
Dan Bakkedahl | Kingpin |
Tim Paul | Zeke |
Whitmer Thomas | Jake |
Michael Patrick O'Brien | Yach |
Al Elliott | Jimmy |
Lynn Shelton | Deirdre |
Scotty Lee | Screendoor |
Robert Longstreet | Truther |
Elise Mayfield | Phyllis |
Prasanna Avadhanula | Aparna |
Tilcia Furman | Gabby |
Benjamin Keepers | Ben |
Patierra Knight | Lulu |
Blake Funderburke | Bartholomew |
Joshua Alford | Sturgis |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Stacey Davis | Executive Producer |
Peter Gilbert | Executive Producer |
Edwin Linker | Executive Producer |
Joe Swanberg | Executive Producer |
Molly M. Mayeux | Producer |
Tasha McCrory | Producer |
Ted Speaker | Producer |