Shadows and Lies

Shadows and Lies is a 2010 romantic drama film starring James Franco and Julianne Nicholson. Directed by Jay Anania, filming took place in New York City, New York. The film had a release at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2010.

Plot

William Vincent returns to New York after four years in exile to save the girl he loves from the same dangerous crime syndicate that brought them together.

Cast

James Franco as William Vincent
Julianne Nicholson as Ann
Josh Lucas as Boss
Martin Donovan as Victor
Emily Tremaine as Cindy

Reception

Writing to The Hollywood Reporter, Frank Scheck said that "this dour, molasses-paced neo-noir, about a mysterious figure who becomes embroiled with a nasty criminal and his cohorts, sacrifices coherence and credibility for pretentious stylization."