Disaster Man
Comedy | Action | Crime | Superhero
Logline: When a hapless insurance adjuster with a knack for causing disasters is recruited by the government to join a group of super-powered miscreants, his bungled mission in Mexico City turns into a fight for survival against the Sinaloa Cartel, the police, and his own uncontrollable powers.
Synopsis: "Disaster Man" follows the misadventures of Dale Puttman, an ill-fated middle-aged insurance adjuster burdened with an uncanny ability to trigger calamities wherever he treads. Fleeing his jinxed past, Dale's luck takes a turn when a covert government agency locates him, enlisting him alongside other uniquely gifted "miscreations" in a mission against criminal syndicates. Amidst dark comedy, action, and drama, Dale evolves from an anti-hero to an unexpected champion, channeling his adverse aura for good.
Propelled into action, Dale's assignment leads him undercover to Mexico City, aimed at dismantling the Sinaloa Cartel. Predictably, chaos reigns supreme—encounters with local law enforcement, digestive turmoil, and even an uncontrollable F5 tornado stand in his way, casting him as both pursuer and pursued.
As Dale grapples with his untamed powers, survival hinges on his capacity to transmute his weaknesses into strengths—a Herculean feat for Disaster Man. With vigilant government agents overseeing his every move, Dale's journey culminates in a battle to command his gifts and rewrite his destiny, painting the ultimate portrait of resilience against all odds.
Directed by Giovani Lampassi | Cinematography by Michael Bauman
Stars: Henry Zebrowski, Kevin Creekman, Brent Huff and Marie-Françoise Theodore
