Paris (2003)
98 min
Paris follows rookie detective Jason Bartok on his disturbing journey through the shadowy underworld of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, illuminated only by a sweet but short-lived romance with a strikingly beautiful, enigmatic woman. As the tale unfolds, Jason accidentally shoots his corrupt partner, Leon, grabbing stolen money from the crime scene at the older policeman's urging. The guilt-ridden young man quickly takes to the road to track down Leon's lover, Linda/Shen Li, an illegal Chinese immigrant, to deliver the bag of cash to her. Jason's search takes in seedy motels and rough bars, an L.A. massage parlor and a Nevada ranch, until finally in a dingy Vegas dive, he discovers the irresistible Linda, a sparkling jewel ensnared by the sex trade. Stalked by thugs, the money's "rightful owners", Jason and Linda are thrust together to make their escape through the haunting landscape that is the California desert.
- Release date
- June 6, 2003
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Chad Allen as Jason Bartok
- Bai Ling as Linda
- Bai Ling as Shen Li
- James Russo as Leon King
- Ron Jeremy as Bartender
- Biff Yeager as Detective Bill Baker
- Nancye Ferguson as Brenda
- Nancye Ferguson as Bartender
- Belinda Waymouth as Tina
- Raymond Ma as 1st Massage Parlor Manager
- Jeni Chua as Mieko
- Mimi Savage as 1st Nurse
Crew
- Ramin Niami · Director
- Steven Beschloss · Writer
- Ramin Niami · Writer
- Ramin Niami · Producer
- Karen Robson · Producer
- John Cale · Composer
- Jack Cochran · Cinematographer
- Ramin Niami · Editor
- Rosemary Welden · Casting director
- Erin Smith · Production designer