Work (film)

Work is a 2005 black comedy crime film, starring Claud Marin. It is director Phil Derrick's debut film, and was released on May 10th 2005. While not commercially successful and not receiving a wide release, the film was a critical hit, and has since become a cult film.

The film centres on a forty-something office jock (Marin) whose life gradually deteriorates when his wife (Zara Clyne) cheats on him, and he become embroiled in a fraud scam and becomes a scapegoat for his boss (Paul Zsorywacsi).

Synopsis
Frank Thorne (Claud Marin) is a forty-something office jock for Darrell Industries, run by Aaron Darrell (Paul Zsorywacsi), who has ties with the Italian Mafia. Thorne is happily married to his wife Cassandra (Zara Clyne), and his son, Bobby (Andrew Martol). Thorne's life falls apart after his wife cheats on him, he becomes a scapegoat for his boss's criminal activities, and his son becomes embroiled in a drug underworld.

Plot
The film is divided into chronological order, detailing events from February 5 to March 1st, beginning with Frank Thorne entering the Darrell Industries building in San Francisco on February 5th. He stares at a photo of his family when his boss, Aaron Darrell, asks to see him in his office. Darrell praises Thorne for his commitment and dedication to the company, but is interrupted by thugs who enter his office and trash it, much to the bewilderment of Thorne.

Cast

 * Claud Marin as Frank Thorne: A forty-something office jock for Darrell Industries. This was Marin's second English film role after 2000's Forever, and modelled his character's accent after a Boston one, although the film is set in San Francisco. This was the first collaboration between Marin and director Phil Derrick, he had a cameo in  The Stroke and will appear in the upcoming Catching Time.
 * Zara Clyne as Cassandra Thorne: Frank's wife, and mother of his son Bobby. She is an aspiring actress, and cheats on Frank with a door salesman.