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The Real Deal 2002

★ 3.88 votes86 min📅 2002-11-27

"Never double cross a shark... especially in Hollywood!"

In *The Real Deal (2002)*, a slick Hollywood producer's ruthless ambition sets off a chain reaction of deceit when he betrays his loyal assistant, Sammy.

Director: Tom Burruss

Cast

Lillo Brancato
Lillo Brancato
Samy Saxo
Joseph D. Reitman
Joseph D. Reitman
Freddy
Daniel Baldwin
Daniel Baldwin
Vince Vassar
Angie Everhart
Angie Everhart
Samantha Vassar
Costas Mandylor
Costas Mandylor
Instructor
Michael Madsen
Michael Madsen
Baker Jacks
Mark Boone Junior
Mark Boone Junior
Cameron LaFoya
Jamie Hagan
Brenda 'Bunny' Benoit
Ernest Harden Jr.
Ernest Harden Jr.
Pascual
Shazia
Wendy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Deal (2002) about?

*The Real Deal* follows Vince Vassar, a powerful Hollywood producer whose life unravels after he cuts his assistant Sammy out of a multimillion-dollar deal. As Sammy seeks revenge, Vince's wife secretly plots his downfall, weaving a dangerous web of mistrust where no one is safe.

Who directed The Real Deal?

The film was directed by Tom Burruss, a filmmaker known for crafting tense, character-driven thrillers with a cinematic edge.

Who stars in The Real Deal?

The cast includes Lillo Brancato as Sammy, Angie Everhart as Vince's wife, and heavyweights Michael Madsen and Daniel Baldwin rounding out the ensemble.

Is The Real Deal (2002) worth watching?

While *The Real Deal* isn't a mainstream hit, it delivers a gritty, compact thriller with enough twists to satisfy fans of neo-noir. Its short runtime and strong performances make it a hidden gem for those who enjoy morally gray stories.

How long is The Real Deal?

The film runs for 86 minutes, making it a tight, binge-friendly noir experience.

About The Real Deal (2002) — A Neo-Noir Thriller of Betrayal and Hollywood's Dark Underbelly

In *The Real Deal (2002)*, a slick Hollywood producer's ruthless ambition sets off a chain reaction of deceit when he betrays his loyal assistant, Sammy. Directed by Tom Burruss, this neo-noir thriller blends romance and tension as Sammy, shut out of a lucrative movie deal, plots revenge while Vince's manipulative wife quietly orchestrates her own deadly agenda. With alliances crumbling and trust eroding, the film plunges into a murky underworld where betrayal lurks behind every smile.

Casting Lillo Brancato as the vengeful Sammy and featuring a powerhouse lineup including Angie Everhart and Michael Madsen, *The Real Deal* thrives on moral ambiguity and cutthroat ambition. The 86-minute runtime crackles with sharp dialogue and a paranoid atmosphere, as trust becomes the ultimate currency in a world where even Hollywood's brightest stars cast long shadows.