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  • The Sin Eater
  • The Sin Eater review by from Chelmsford, Essex UK
    Rated - 4 stars Gothic tale 26 March 2004
    ...Since this film was written, directed and produced by Brian Helgeland it is not surprising to find cast from 'A Knight's Tale' turning up again. This film is not AKT2, he has ...  

Brian Helgeland - filmography


  • The Sin Eater on DVD (2003)
    Starring: Heath Ledger,  Shannyn Sossamon,  Benno Furmann
    Director: Brian Helgeland
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    A supernatural thriller, THE SIN EATER is the story of a priest sent to investigate the apparent suicide of an old friend. What he uncovers is a morbid underworld where an immortal figure known as 'The Sin Eater' (who absolves the sins of others before they die) exists.
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 51% from 7,959 members
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  • A Knight's Tale on DVD (2001)
    Starring: Heath Ledger,  Mark Addy,  Rufus Sewell
    Director: Brian Helgeland
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    In the Middle Ages, before television or professional sports, there's only one form of competition to separate the men from the boys--jousting tournaments. William Thatcher (Heath Ledger), a poor and humble squire, has always dreamed of proving himself worthy as a knight in a jousting match. When ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 13,192 members
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  • Payback on DVD (1998)
    Starring: Mel Gibson,  James Coburn,  Gregg Henry
    Director: Brian Helgeland
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    Mel Gibson plays Porter, a ruthless criminal, who is gunned down by his wife and friend after they rob an Oriental gang. When Porter survives the attack, he makes it his mission to exact revenge on his friend, who has used the robbery money to buy his way into a powerful syndicate. Added to the mix ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 11,116 members
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  • Payback - BLU-RAY Version (1998)
    Starring: Mel Gibson,  James Coburn,  Gregg Henry
    Director: Brian Helgeland
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    Mel Gibson plays Porter, a ruthless criminal, who is gunned down by his wife and friend after they rob an Oriental gang. When Porter survives the attack, he makes it his mission to exact revenge on his friend, who has used the robbery money to buy his way into a powerful syndicate. Added to the mix ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 148 members
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Brian Helgeland facts

5 most recent films

The Sin Eater - 2.5 stars
A Knight's Tale - 3.5 stars
Payback - 3.5 stars
Payback - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
Knight's Tale, A - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Payback - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
Knight's Tale, A - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
A Knight's Tale - 3.5 stars
Payback - 3.5 stars
The Sin Eater - 2.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

The Sin Eater - 2.5 stars
Payback - 3.5 stars
A Knight's Tale - 3.5 stars
Knight's Tale, A - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
Payback - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Shannyn Sossamon - 3 times - show films
Heath Ledger - 3 times - show films
Mark Addy - 3 times - show films
Maria Bello - 2 times - show films
Deborah Kara Unger - 2 times - show films