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The Believer is a 2001 American drama film written and directed by Henry Bean in his feature directorial debut, based on a story by Bean and Mark Jacobson. Starring Ryan Gosling, Billy Zane, Theresa Russell, and Summer Phoenix, the film follows Daniel Balint, a Jew who becomes a neo-Nazi.
Aug 23, 2001 · A drama film based on a true story of a K.K.K. member who was revealed to be Jewish by a reporter. Ryan Gosling stars as Danny Balint, a young Jewish man who develops a fiercely anti-Semitic philosophy and joins a fascist group.
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May 17, 2002 · 82% Tomatometer 95 Reviews 82% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings A little knowledge is a dangerous thing -- an adage proven with shocking ramifications in Henry Bean's "The Believer." The film's...
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Jun 14, 2002 · The Believer is a 2002 movie about a Jewish neo-Nazi, based on a true story. Roger Ebert praises Ryan Gosling's performance and the film's exploration of the hero's self-hate, but questions its portrayal of the fascist group and its ending.
