30 Sep 2005
The War Within
A Pakistani involved in a planned attack in New York City experiences a crisis of conscience.
Chrystal
Life is hard. Love is simple.
Many years after a devastating accident that took the life of his only son and permanently injured his wife, Joe finally comes home and tries to redeem himself.
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Billy Bob Thornton Joe
Lisa Blount Chrystal
Max Kasch Shorty
Grace Zabriskie Gladys
David Rhodes Young Man
Richard J. Mooney Grandaddy
Harry Lennix Kalid
Johnny Galecki Barry
Kathryn Howell Miss Mabel
Walton Goggins Larry
Colin Fickes Hog
Harry Dean Stanton Pa Da
James Intveld Charlie
Ray McKinnon Snake
Ed Corbin Ned
Cassidy Lee Ann Newman Ophelia
Robert Wells Diner Patron (uncredited)
Eddie King Agent Roamer
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