''Free Fall'' is a 2014 American

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directed by Malek Akkad in his feature debut and starring Sarah Butler,

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and

D. B. Sweeney Daniel Bernard Sweeney (born November 14, 1961) is an American actor. Early life Sweeney was born in Shoreham, New York, on November 14, 1961. He attended both Tulane and New York University. Career In 1990, Sweeney starred as Treplev in Jeff Co ...

. It follows an employee followed by an assassin and locked in an elevator.

Plot

When the sudden and shocking death of a coworker sends everyone reeling at Gault Capital, Jane Porter ( Sarah Butler), uncovers a very dangerous secret. Her boss, charismatic

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Thaddeus Gault (

), is suspected of massive

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. An assassin, Frank (

D.B. Sweeney Daniel Bernard Sweeney (born November 14, 1961) is an American actor. Early life Sweeney was born in Shoreham, New York, on November 14, 1961. He attended both Tulane and New York University. Career In 1990, Sweeney starred as Treplev in Jeff Co ...

), is dispatched to silence her forever. Jane's flight from the office is forestalled when her pursuer shuts down her elevator. Now, trapped and alone, Jane must find a way to escape her

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before the killer reaches her. This brooding and relentless thriller plunges our

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, Jane, into a free fall of betrayal and terror. To survive Jane must find the inner strength and courage to defeat the powers that hold her and her dreams captive by fear.

Cast

D.B. Sweeney Daniel Bernard Sweeney (born November 14, 1961) is an American actor. Early life Sweeney was born in Shoreham, New York, on November 14, 1961. He attended both Tulane and New York University. Career In 1990, Sweeney starred as Treplev in Jeff Co ...

as Frank * Sarah Butler as Jane Porter *

as Thaddeus Gault *

Ian Gomez Ian Braque Gomez (born December 27, 1964) is an American actor known for his comedic TV work, which include series-regular roles as Javier on '' Felicity'' and Andy on ''Cougar Town''. Early life He was born in New York City, New York, to an art ...

as Ronald Taft * Adam Tomei as Robert * Mustafa Speaks as Lamont * Thea Rubley as Colleen *

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as Ray *

Kristina Klebe Kristina Klebe ( ; born 1979–1982) is an American actress, director, producer and writer who came to prominence for her portrayal of Lynda Van Der Klok in Rob Zombie's '' Halloween'' (2007). Her other film roles include ''Proxy'' (2013), Nei ...

as Pam * Bill Leaman as Mike * Annie Tedesco as Helen * Justin Beahm as Background

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