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The Canyons (2013)
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99 min | Drama, Thriller

The Canyons (2013)

99 min | Drama, Thriller

When Christian, an LA trust-fund kid with casual ties to Hollywood, learns of a secret affair between Tara and the lead of his film project, Ryan, he spirals out of control, and his cruel mind games escalate into an act of bloody violence.

Director

Paul Schrader

Writer

Bret Easton Ellis (written by)

Producer

Braxton Pope

Composer

Brendan Canning

Cinematographer

John Paul DeFazio (as John DeFazio)

Editor

Tim Silano

Production Designer

Stephanie J. Gordon (as Stephanie Gordon)

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Release date

Aug 2, 2013 (United States)

Awards

5 wins & 2 nominations

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41 cast members

Name	Known for
Lindsay Lohan Tara Tara See fewer	The Parent Trap (1998)
James Deen Christian Christian See fewer	James Deen's Seven Sins: Greed (2014)
Nolan Gerard Funk Ryan (as Nolan Funk) Ryan (as Nolan Funk) See fewer	The Flight Attendant (2020)
Amanda Brooks Gina Gina See fewer	Aquarius (2015)
Tenille Houston Cynthia Cynthia See fewer	Creature Feature (2015)
Gus Van Sant Dr. Campbell Dr. Campbell See fewer	Elephant (2003)
Jarod Einsohn Hoodie Guy Hoodie Guy See fewer	Project X (2012)
Danny Wylde Reed (as Chris Zeischegg) Reed (as Chris Zeischegg) See fewer	Evil Head (2012)
Victor of Aquitaine Randall Randall See fewer	Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
Jim Boeven Jon Jon See fewer	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
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Alex Ashbaugh David David See fewer	Superfast! (2015)
Chris Schellenger Jaden Jaden See fewer	Hacker's Game (2015)
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Adams Brady Background Performers Background Performers See fewer	The Canyons (2013)
Leslie Brady Background Performers Background Performers See fewer	The Canyons (2013)
Tina Carranza Background Performers Background Performers See fewer	The Canyons (2013)
Catherine Castillo Background Performers Background Performers See fewer	The Canyons (2013)
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Amanda Gaulick Background Performers Background Performers See fewer	The Canyons (2013)
Melissa Goette Background Performers Background Performers See fewer	The Canyons (2013)
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Annette Grubin Background Performers Background Performers See fewer	The Canyons (2013)
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Matthew Hoffman Matthew Hoffman (uncredited) Matthew Hoffman (uncredited) See fewer	Love Island (2019)
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