3:10 to Yuma (2007 film)
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3:10 to Yuma | |
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Directed by | James Mangold |
Written by | Derek Haas Michael Brandt Stuart Beattie |
Starring | Russell Crowe Christian Bale |
Distributed by | Lions Gate Entertainment |
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3:10 to Yuma is a remake of the 1957 classic of the same name. It is being directed by James Mangold for a 2007 release. Stuart Beattie rewrote the script by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt. Tom Cruise expressed interest in the role of Ben Wade, but has since dropped out. Eric Bana had also been considering involvement. IMDb now lists Russell Crowe in the role of Ben Wade and Christian Bale in the role of small-time rancher Dan Evans. Filming is on track for a fall 2006 shoot.[1]
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[edit] Synopsis
After outlaw leader Ben Wade is captured in a small town, his gang continue to threaten. Small-time rancher Dan Evans is persuaded to take Wade in secret to the nearest town with a railway station to await the train to the court at Yuma. Once the two are holed up in the hotel to wait it becomes apparent the secret is out, and a battle of wills and guns starts.
[edit] Casting
According to Variety Magazine, Peter Fonda, Gretchen Mol, Dallas Roberts, Ben Foster and Vinessa Shaw have all signed on to play roles in the upcoming film, as of September 29, 2006.