Zipper Page #2

Synopsis: Sam Ellis is a man on the rise - a federal prosecutor on the cusp of a bright political future. But what was meant to be a one-time experience with a high-end escort instead turns into a growing addiction. His moral compass unraveling, his new demon threatens to destroy his life, family and career.
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Director(s): Mora Stephens
Production: Alchemy Films
 
IMDB:
5.7
Metacritic:
39
Rotten Tomatoes:
17%
R
Year:
2015
112 min
Website
379 Views


You think a jury would discredit

testimony from an escort?

I don't know.

Depends on the witness, I guess.

You don't think they'd find

it morally reprehensible?

I think they probably

understand It's not quite

the taboo it used to be.

I mean, you got all those people

watching Internet porn.

What's she like? You meet her?

Is she sexy?

Uh... I don't know.

Uh...

Mm...

- You tired?

- Yeah.

I just... I have to be up early.

Can I get a hug?

I think I can manage that.

James, you ready?

Here, no, I'll get that.

I got it.

- Okay.

- Don't worry.

Not joining us, huh, Sam?

Sure you can survive

a whole weekend

without my daughter?

I'll have to try, sir.

Don't really have your sea legs,

anyway.

That is true.

Remind me next time.

I got some pills for that.

Ah.

So, you taking the new one?

You bet.

130-footer.

Stiegel keeping you on land?

Yeah, mostly.

Guess you pretty much

dug yourself into that hole.

What's your plans If you lose?

Doing my best not to lose.

Try not to burn the house

down while we're away, hmm?

- Will do.

- Ah.

- Hey, Jimmy.

- Have fun, pal.

Ready to go sailing

with grandpa?

How bad was he?

The usual. Do you have to go?

I'll be so bored

without you guys.

You're so sweet.

It's only a couple of days.

Be back Sunday night.

Okay.

And, uh,

If you get lonely, you

can always call that witness.

I love you.

Love you.

"Is intended for companionship

and modeling services only."

Can I get

a pre-paid phone, there?

Executive privilege.

Uh, hi, yes.

Uh... I was, uh,

looking on your site,

and, uh, I'm just wondering

how I could, uh,

make an appointment with, uh,

Christy.

Christy, yeah. Great girl.

She's one of our favorites.

My name's Mona.

I just need to ask you

a few questions.

Uh, what, uh,

what questions?

What was your name?

Oh, yeah. Okay.

Uh, my name is, uh, Bob fisher.

And what do you do, Bob?

I'm a, uh, I'm a lawyer.

Okay, Bob, is there something

that you can tell me

about yourself

that I can share with Christy?

Oh, I don't know.

I'm, uh, Caucasian.

6 feet, 190.

What are some of your hobbies?

What do you like to do, Bob?

Not much of a movie guy.

I...Read a lot.

I like crime novels.

Well, I'm sure Christy

will like to dress for you.

Do you have any preferences?

Uh... Maybe like, uh,

like a tight sweater.

I don't know.

But you do know

what you like, yes?

Yeah.

Have you ever

used an agency before?

Uh, no.

Okay, perfect.

My favorite kind of client.

So, once you get there,

You'll leave your money

in an envelope on the counter.

And once we know that

everybody's fine, safe, happy,

and comfortable,

then We'll start the hour.

And If you're not happy,

all you have to do is call,

and We'll make sure

We'll make you happy.

We have plenty of girls.

She'll be at the Stanwick hotel.

Have you been there before?

Stanwick, yeah. Yes.

I know where that is.

Room 209.

Yeah, and If anything

comes up, Bob, give me a call,

and I'll do the same for you.

Okay.

I'll be on time.

Thank you, Bob.

Thank you.

Sh*t.

What floor you heading to?

Uh, 2, please. Thank you.

Hi there.

Hi.

So, you must be, uh...

- Christy.

- ...Christy.

Your hair looks different.

Oh, I love this suit.

- Oh, thank you.

- Don't tell me.

It's Canali?

Wow, that's impressive.

Uh, I have the, uh...

Oh, you can just leave

the donation on the counter.

Right.

So, yeah.

First time, maybe?

Might be.

Well, I am flattered

you chose me, then.

I can already tell

you're my kind of guy.

Sorry, I'm...

I don't know how this works.

Bob, do you like scotch?

Why don't I fix you a drink?

Uh, yeah.

Okay.

Make yourself comfortable.

- Thank you.

- Yeah.

That's good.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

I seriously love this fabric.

You have really good taste.

Uh, thank you. Yeah.

Worked at a clothing store

in college.

Wound up spending most

of my paycheck on clothes.

And now I sound like a girl.

No.

No, even men

need to be pampered.

Yeah.

I, um...

I used to work

as a massage therapist.

So...

I know how important

it is to have someone around

to take care of your needs.

Go ahead.

You must have

a really stressful job.

Yeah.

I can feel it in your shoulders.

You want to take

a shower with me?

I'll do it myself.

You want to come join me?

I can't do this.

Uh... I'm sorry.

It's my mistake.

Well, there's no need to rush.

Thank you,

but I-I-I have to go.

I'm... I'm sorry.

Let me help you.

Thank you.

You married?

Yeah.

13 years.

13 years.

Yeah.

How old are you?

We were married young.

I see.

What?

Well, I can understand

why you're here.

It must be hard giving

your youth away to one person.

It's a lot of things.

She cheated on me

back in school.

I thought, uh...

You know, It's before we were

married, but I... yeah.

Are there things she won't do?

Things you want to try?

Uh, yeah, sure.

I like to try things.

Is that okay?

God.

How are you doing?

I'm good.

You want to f*** me now?

F***!

So, any plans for the rest

of the day?

Sorry.

You don't have to answer that.

No. I, uh...

I have no more appointments,

If that's what you're asking.

I might go lingerie shopping.

Hey, do you always, uh,

kiss on the lips?

I thought that wasn't

part of it.

You're sweet.

Well, Christy.

It was nice to meet you.

You know,

you should make an appointment

with my friend clio.

She's the top girl

at the agency.

She only sees referrals.

Maybe the three of us

could have some fun together.

Sorry, but this was a, uh,

a one time thing.

Well, I'll tell her about you

in case you change your mind.

Trust me,

You'll definitely like her.

Thank you.

- Thank you.

- Sure.

- Dad!

- Hey.

Wha... what are you doing home?

We got back early.

Thought we'd surprise you.

Where you been?

Uh, we had a meeting with

some of the agents on Stiegel.

Weekend? That's a drag.

- Yeah.

- Your hair's wet.

You been to the gym?

Yeah, stopped on my way back.

Good for you.

Want to come eat?

Uh, yeah. Smells amazing.

With more

than 800,000 federal workers

standing to lose their

paychecks...

You nervous?

I'm just wondering

If It's the smart move

to do this right now.

He knows I can't talk

about Stiegel.

Nigel Coaker's on "meet

the press" every other week.

He's barely gonna

know who Stiegel is.

Which one?

Your call.

You know, don't over-think it.

Just relax.

Let him see the man underneath.

Many estimates suggest

a shutdown could cost

the government...

Nice. Just a few more.

Good.

So, Sam, your mother...

um, you've cited her as being

a source of inspiration...

was arrested

on a number of occasions

in protests during the '70s.

What does she think about you

becoming a federal prosecutor?

Well, she passed away

before I got the job, but...

I hope she'd be proud of me.

Would she have supported

your prosecution of,

uh, medical marijuana

facilities, for example?

Well, Nigel, my mother

taught me from an early age

to fight for justice, protect

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