Trespass
Two Arkansas firemen, Vince and Don, get hold of a map that leads to a cache of stolen gold in an abandoned factory in East St. Louis. What they don't know is that the factory is on the turf of a local gang, who come by to execute one of their enemies. Vince sees the shooting, the gang spots Vince, and extended mayhem ensues. As Vince and Don try to escape, gang leader King James argues with his subordinate Savon about how to get rid of the trespassers.
Critics Sentiment
Don and Vince grab Lucky and barricade themselves behind door
Raymond discovers Vince and Don's car and learns about gold
The film peaks during the initial hostage standoff setup but dips significantly during the middle act's more arbitrary plot machinations before recovering for the action-heavy finale
Critics appreciated Walter Hill's taut direction and the claustrophobic single-location thriller concept, with many praising the siege dynamics and action sequences. However, reviews were mixed on the stereotypical characterizations and relentless violence, with some finding the middle section sluggish. The unpredictable, morally ambiguous ending was generally well-received for avoiding clear heroes and villains.
Full cast
Bill Paxton
Vince
Ice-T
King James
William Sadler
Don
Ice Cube
Savon
Art Evans
Bradlee
De'voreaux White
Lucky
Bruce A. Young
Raymond
Glenn Plummer
Luther
Stoney Jackson
Wickey
T.E. Russell
Video
Tommy Lister Jr.
Cletus
John Toles-Bey
Goose
Byron Minns
Moon
Tico Wells
Davis
Hal Landon Jr.
Eugene DeLong
James Pickens Jr.
Police Officer Reese
L. Warren Young
Police Officer Foley
Crew
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