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The Starlight Heist
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The Starlight Heist (2015)

Mar 21, 2015 20m Drama Crime

It's 1949. Marco Dejardin (36) is a waiter at the bustling Starlight Room. He’s handsome, funny, and compassionate. But he lets people walk all over him. All Marco really wants is to marry Elizabeth and create a life together. But he has crippling numbness and stabbing pain in his hands from a degenerative condition. He’s been putting away for a surgery to save the use of his hands, and storing the cash in the company safe. But when Marco needs the money, his bosses can’t pay him out. They’re overextended and need the loot to pay the mob. So aided by his fiancé, Marco decides to rob the safe during the New Year’s Eve party, and take back his surgery fund. Otherwise, he’ll become permanently crippled when his bosses use his savings to pay off the mob.

Directed by Mackenzie Gray

Cast

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Crew

Director
  • Mackenzie Gray
Writer
  • Michael Denis
Producer
  • Mackenzie Gray
  • Philip Granger
  • Richard Duke
  • Michael Denis
  • Brandon Colby Cook
  • Kate Cockerill
  • Lucinda Bruce

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, The Starlight Heist examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Mackenzie Gray brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its critical acclaim reflects its artistic achievements and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of The Starlight Heist took approximately 30 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 20 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 40 minutes long.
  • The musical score contains over 64 unique compositions.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
  • The costume department created over 265 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 2015, when this film is released:
  • Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
  • Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: March 21, 2015
  • Runtime: 20m

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