Action,Comedy
United States of America
Pawn Shop Chronicles is a comedy-drama film directed by Wayne Kramer. It follows a series of interconnected stories that revolve around the items found in a small-town pawn shop. The film stars an ensemble cast, including Paul Walker, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Norman Reedus.
The first story centers on a man named Richard (Matt Dillon), who comes to the pawn shop looking for his missing wife (Lynn Collins). He discovers that she had sold her wedding ring to the shop and sets out to track her down. His search leads him to a group of methamphetamine addicts, including a man named Raw Dog (Kevin Rankin).
In the second story, a trio of methheads, including Johnny Shaw (Elijah Wood) and Randy (Paul Walker), steal a valuable comic book collection from a man named Alton (Vincent D'Onofrio). They bring the comics to the pawn shop to sell them, but things take a dark turn when Alton comes looking for revenge.
The third and final story involves an Elvis impersonator (Brendan Fraser), who believes he is the reincarnation of the King himself. He comes to the pawn shop looking for a jumpsuit worn by Elvis, which he believes will give him the power to defeat evil. Along the way, he encounters a group of neo-Nazis, a corrupt sheriff (Chi McBride), and a young woman (Ashley Greene) who may be able to help him uncover the truth about his past.
As the stories unfold, it becomes clear that all of the characters are linked in ways that they never could have imagined. The film is a quirky and offbeat exploration of small-town life, crime, and the strange and unexpected connections that can be found in the most unlikely of places.
