Criminal falls for gangster's favorite call girl. Year 2010 Video Release 2011-06-07 Studio Alchemy Genre Drama MPAA Rating R CARA sexuality, language, some violence and drug content Color Color Runtime 100 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis The talented James Franco stars in Shadows and Lies as William Vincent, a quiet and mysterious criminal. When he falls for a New York gangster's Josh Lucas favorite call girl Julianne Nicholson , Vincent is forced to flee the city, threatened with death if he should ever return. But after four years in exile, Vincent secretly returns intent on rescuing the woman he loves from her dangerous fate. Director Jay Anania Cast Jay Anania; James Franco; Josh Lucas; Julianne Nicholson; Martin Donovan; Emily Tremaine; Louis Anania; Zoe Lister Jones; Vince Jolivette; Madalyn Lester; Ty Anania