The Forger

A teenager living in the California town of Carmel becomes involved in the clandestine world of art forgery. While navigating the influence of those who encourage his talent for creating fakes, he develops a friendship with an elderly artist who values authenticity.

This drama was directed by Lawrence Roeck, marking the first of two listed films in his career, followed by Diablo in 2016. The screenplay was written by Carlos De Los Rios. The film features a cast including Josh Hutcherson, Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Bacall, Alfred Molina, Billy Boyd, and Dina Eastwood. Production was handled by Jetlag Productions, Bahr Productions Inc., and Experience Media Studios.

The movie has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a 5.3 rating on IMDb based on 5,000 votes and a 5.8 rating on TMDB from 114 votes.