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Pawn Shop Chronicles

  • 2013
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
12K
YOUR RATING
Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013)
A missing wedding ring leads to a wild-goose chase involving meth addicts, skinheads and an Elvis impersonator.
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An anthology of stories involving meth addicted white supremacists, a man looking for his kidnapped wife and an Elvis impersonator.An anthology of stories involving meth addicted white supremacists, a man looking for his kidnapped wife and an Elvis impersonator.An anthology of stories involving meth addicted white supremacists, a man looking for his kidnapped wife and an Elvis impersonator.

  • Director
    • Wayne Kramer
  • Writer
    • Adam Minarovich
  • Stars
    • Paul Walker
    • Norman Reedus
    • Elijah Wood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Wayne Kramer
    • Writer
      • Adam Minarovich
    • Stars
      • Paul Walker
      • Norman Reedus
      • Elijah Wood
    • 69User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Pawn Shop Chronicles: The Salvation (Uncensored)
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    Pawn Shop Chronicles: My Shotgun
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    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    • Raw Dog
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Stanley
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Johnny Shaw
    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • Ricky
    Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon
    • Richard
    Kevin Rankin
    Kevin Rankin
    • Randy
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Alton
    Chi McBride
    Chi McBride
    • Johnson
    DJ Qualls
    DJ Qualls
    • JJ
    Pell James
    Pell James
    • Cyndi
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Vernon
    Sam Hennings
    Sam Hennings
    • The Devil
    Ashlee Simpson
    Ashlee Simpson
    • Theresa
    Michael Cudlitz
    Michael Cudlitz
    • Ben
    Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane
    • The Man
    Matt O'Leary
    Matt O'Leary
    • Lamar
    Kaitlin Ferrell
    Kaitlin Ferrell
    • Carlee
    Bernard Hocke
    Bernard Hocke
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    • Director
      • Wayne Kramer
    • Writer
      • Adam Minarovich
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    User reviews69

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    bronsomame

    This movie rules

    Movies a fun ride from start to finish. Matt Dillon really comes through with a good tough guy character and Kevin Rankin just steals the show every second he's on screen. The whole thing is tied off beautifully by Brendan Fraser doing arguably the best worst elvis impression I've seen in a while.

    Definitely sat through much worse films that are rated higher than this one and that's a big part of the reason I've scored it highly, it's no Scorsese level masterpiece nor is it as riveting as your favourite foreign film but it has everything a good film should have in my honest opinion. Definitely has a good amount of replay value as well, long as you a Docs man you'll love it.
    7TheVideoGameScrub

    A good mix

    This mixture of characters kept my interest and the storyline is both interesting and somewhat unique. I enjoyed this movie and think it's worth a watch.
    7horizon2008

    Falls flat towards the end

    I literally was laughing out loud at a few of the early scenes from this movie. I sat there thinking, yeah, this is my kinda thing. The meth-heads part was brilliant and the ring part too right up until the rescue. But.... then it all just went limp. I liked the idea of things being interlinked with the pawn shop, but what the hell was going on at the end? All the early promise just seemed to dissipate. What a let down. Such a shame because this could have had cult written all over it. A smart and darkly funny little indie flick, with decent acting all the way through, but alas, it got murdered by the end. What a shame indeed. But the first half is certainly worth seeing.
    7felix-rosalez

    What a superb cast! They were all good!!!

    I rated it so high people, I know, let me explain. I thought the movie followed a format, such as when one scene starts, it just keeps going and going.... In order of the best acting performances: #1 Matt Dillon, then Brandon Fraser, Paul Walker (different acting style for him),Vincent Denofrio, Elijah Wood (he loves those eerie roles, such as w/ Sin City he was evil), Thomas Cage (a hero in this movie), Kevin Ranklin, Ashley Simpson (I knew it was her when I 1st saw her!). One of the best and refreshing movies I've seen in a long time. This is just one pure high energy ride bcz of the actors just really got into their roles. WHoever picked this cast was an expert, this is a huge monumental achievement, in my opin. It has an intense script, drugs, violence, shootings, every scene is packed with superb actors with a plan of action. I'd like to hear what Quentin T has to say about this movie.
    8janssuh-2

    Strange movie, but it's a good kind of strange.

    This is the first time I write a review for a movie, not that this movie needs one. But it deserves it. Because the first time I heard of Pawn Shop Chronicles, I thought the History channel made a movie about a very bad reality series. But don't let the title fool you. This one the best triptych i ever seen. Just watch it, I'll guarantee it, you'll have great time.

    If you are a Pulp Fiction fan, you'll definitely appreciate this movie. Excellent and out of their "usual comfort zone" performances from some of the most under-appreciated and underestimated actors in Hollywood. Watch the movie and you'll understand it.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The last film starring Paul Walker to be released before his death.
    • Goofs
      Richard (Matt Dillon) steals Ben's carbine, cocking the lever in Ben's house. Upon arriving at Johnny Shaw's house he repeats the action.
    • Quotes

      Alton: You calling me a racist?

      Johnson: Well, you don't like black Santa Claus. And last week, you told me you don't like black porno.

      Alton: Now hang on a damn minute. Now that's got nothing to do with racism. I like black chicks in porno movies. I just don't like 'em with the black guys in them, that's all.

      Johnson: Why come? They make you feel inadequate?

      Alton: No. Because their dicks are so dark. They get to fucking, their dicks get wet, they get glisteny and shit, and it's hard for my eyes to unfocus off it. Make me sick.

      Johnson: Eh, well, I guess you got a point.

    • Crazy credits
      There's an additional scene after the end credits.
    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      La La Blues
      Written by Pokey LaFarge (BMI)

      Performed by Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three

      From the album Riverboat Soul

      Courtesy of Trade Root Music Group/Pokey LaFarge Music

      By arrangement with Heyday Media Group

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2014 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thị Trấn Cuồng Loạn
    • Filming locations
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Anchor Bay Films
      • Mimran Schur Pictures
      • Suretone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,088
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,915
      • Jul 14, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,080
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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