Treed Murray is a 2001 Canadian drama

Drama film

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/thriller film. It was written and directed by William Phillips

William Phillips

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 and features Stargate Atlantis

Stargate Atlantis

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star David Hewlett

David Hewlett

David Ian Hewlett is an English-born Canadian actor best known for his role as Dr. Meredith Rodney McKay on the science fiction television shows Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis.-Early life:...

. It won two Genie Award

Genie Award

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s (Overall Sound and Sound Editing), and was nominated for three more (Motion Picture, Direction, and Music - Original Song).

Plot

During a routine walk home, advertising executive Murray (David Hewlett) runs into Carter (Kevin Duhaney), a would-be mugger. After a struggle, Murray strikes Carter in the face with his briefcase and proceeds to walk away. Murray notices that the mugger is part of a small gang, which begins to chase him. Fearing for his life, he climbs a tree to evade capture, but finds himself unable to leave when the gang decides to wait for him to come down.

Attempts to call for help are useless, as Murray had been forced to give up his possessions to his attackers. As the night rolls in, the gang slowly becomes desperate and tries to force Murray out of the tree, but find themselves accidentally providing him with weapons and hostages. The night continues and through several events, the two sides learn the importance of human life and begin to change.

Cast

Actor	Role
David Hewlett David Hewlett David Ian Hewlett is an English-born Canadian actor best known for his role as Dr. Meredith Rodney McKay on the science fiction television shows Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis.-Early life:...	Murray
Aaron Ashmore Aaron Ashmore Aaron Robert Ashmore is a Canadian film and television actor, perhaps best known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in Smallville and as Steve Jinks in Warehouse 13. He is the twin brother of actor Shawn Ashmore.-Career:...	Dwayne
Clé Bennett Clé Bennett Clé Bennett is a Canadian television and film actor. He has had roles in the television series Instant Star, Soul Food, The Hoop Life, Code Name: Eternity, Odyssey 5, Total Drama and The Line, as well as the films Harvard Man, Treed Murray, Urban Legend, How She Move and Doomstown...	Shark
Kevin Duhaney Kevin Duhaney Kevin Duhaney is a Canadian rapper and actor. He is best known for his role as Ethan James, the Blue Dino Ranger, in Power Rangers: Dino Thunder-Film:* Animal 2 - Tommy...	Carter
Jessica Greco	Kelly
Carter Hayden	KC
Julian Richings Julian Richings Julian Richings is an English-born Canadian actor. He appeared in over 50 Canadian films and 20 separate television series.-Life and career:...	Homeless Man