| Cogan's Trade | |
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| Directed by | Andrew Dominik |
| Produced by | Dede Gardner Brad Pitt Paula Mae Schwartz Steve Schwartz |
| Screenplay by | Andrew Dominik |
| Based on | Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins |
| Starring | Brad Pitt |
| Cinematography | Greig Fraser |
| Studio | Plan B Annapurna Productions 1984 Private Defense Contractors |
| Distributed by | The Weinstein Company |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cogan's Trade is an upcoming American crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt. The film is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by George V. Higgins. The film is scheduled to be released in early 2012.
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Jackie Cogan (Pitt) is a point man (a person who patrols ahead) for a hitman. Cogan begins investigating a heist of the mob's assets.[1]
Cogan's Trade is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by George V. Higgins. The film is written and directed by Andrew Dominik. The project was first announced in November 2010 when Brad Pitt was reported to be in talks for the lead role.[2] Pitt joined the project the following month, and production was scheduled to begin in Louisiana in March 2011.[3] Additional roles were cast in early 2011.[4]
Pre-production began in Louisiana in January 2011,[5] and filming was underway by March 2011.[6]
Cogan's Trade is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2012.[7] The Weinstein Company will distribute the film in the United States and Canada.[8]
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