CAN one man beat 100 enemies? In a popular game show, it’s possible. Now, get ready to experience the most horrifying scenario when a man faces a hundred evil in this year’s scariest movie, "The Flock." The first English language film from noted Hong Kong director Andrew Lau ("Infernal Affairs"), it stars Golden Globe winner Richard Gere ("Chicago") as a hyper-vigilant agent who tracks down convicted sex offenders and paroled criminals. "The role fits perfectly to Gere," says Lau.

Born in Philadelphia, Gere showed his artist ability at a young age, by playing a number of instruments and writing music for high school productions. He won gymnastics scholarship to the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, where he was philosophy major. While at school, Gere was bitten by the acting bug and left college after two years, landing a lead role of Danny Zuko in the London production of the rock musical "Grease" in 1973. His motion picture debut came in 1978 with Oscar-honored "Days of Heaven," for which he received the Italian equivalent of the Academy Award.

Also known worldwide for being a humanitarian, Gere is undoubtedly one of the most respected actors in Hollywood today. His long list of film credits include "An Officer and a Gentleman," "American Gigolo," "Pretty Woman," "First Knight," "Primal Fear," "The Jackal," "Unfaithful," and many others. Off screen, Gere is an accomplished pianist, music writer, photographer, and executive producer. And for over 20 years, as a friend of His Holiness and Dalai Lama, he has made numerous journeys throughout India, Nepal, Zanskar, Tibet, Mongolia, and China.

With shocking scenes guaranteed to engage audience in a terrifying race against time, "The Flock" raises a variety of questions about disturbing and complex issues, all centered in human violence and evaluation of extreme evil. The movie also has Claire Danes ("Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines") as Gere’s protégé who must learn the ropes while keeping her mentor on the right side of the law and sanity. Hottest pop punk singer Avril Lavigne completes the main cast. The film opens today, February 27 in several theaters nationwide.