Richard Brake, known for his roles in genre films like 31 and Mandy, brings his villainous expertise to The Last Stop in Yuma County. His career highlights showcase his ability to portray complex and dark characters, making him a sought-after actor in the genre space. 
The film follows the story of a traveling knife salesman who becomes involved in a violent hostage situation at an isolated rest stop. The tension escalates as trapped patrons conspire against the robbers, turning the dangerous situation into a deadly one.
Richard Brake’s Intensity On Screen
Actor Jim Cummings plays the conniving and unnamed knife salesman. It’s a brilliant balancing act where he is the audience’s eyes and anchor in the midst of the carnage. But there are inklings of belligerence that simmer just below the surface…Cummings has carved a lane by deconstructing the powerful and privileged characters he portrays; we can laugh at them rather than with them. Jim Cummings has played ‘cinematic dipshits’ roles in movies like Thunder Road and The Wolf of Snow Hollow
. He has a history of deconstructing powerful and privileged characters to allow audiences to laugh at them, showcasing his versatile acting ability.
The Last Stop in Yuma County, described as a film that keeps the audience unsettled by revealing little about each character, leads to a high-stakes and intense stand-off situation. Francis Galluppi, writer/director/producer/editor of the film, joins us for a geeked out conversation on the film’s origin story and cinematic inspirations for YUMA COUNTY.
Brake’s Calculated Performance
A seasoned actor, Brake has starred on both small screen shows such as Ray Donovan and Absentia, and on the big screen in films like Thor: The Dark World and Kingsman: The Secret Service. In The Last Stop in Yuma County, he takes on a villain role that showcases his unique approach.
As a director, I knew immediately that I wanted Richard to play the role. He brings a certain intensity and depth to the character that is unmatched.
, says Francis Galluppi.
Brake’s preference for genre films can be seen in his involvement in The Last Stop in Yuma County, a neo-Western film.
A Perfect Fit for Genre Films
Featuring an array of familiar character actors, “The Last Stop in Yuma County” centers around the patrons of a desert diner who become inadvertent hostages to a pair of bank robbers (Richard Brake and Nicholas Logan) awaiting fuel for their getaway vehicle.
, adds Francis Galluppi. This discusses Richard Brake as one of the bank robbers in the film.
This latest movie adds to Richard Brake’s impressive list of genre films including Bitter Harvest, 31, and The Numbers Station.
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