Lustre

2005

1h 21m

5.3(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

"Lustre" chronicles a change in heart, a spiritual awakening through the rise of an unlikely holy man. Filmed on the streets of New York in the year after the Twin Towers fell, "Lustre" tells a story of renewal in uncertain times.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Directing

Jack Baxter

Photographer / Shoe Shine Apostle

Acting

Victor Argo

Hugo

Acting

Jordan Lage

Archie

Acting

Gordon Joseph Weiss

The Priest

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Acting

Kristine Covillo

Hugo's Daughter - Adult

Acting

Travis Brandon Rosa

Devil Boy

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Acting

Gloria Irizarry

Devil Boy's Mom

Acting

James Lorenzo

Brother in Frock #1

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