Forsaken (2015 film)
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| Directed by | Jon Cassar |
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| Written by | Brad Mirman |
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| Music by | Jonathan Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | Rene Ohashi |
| Edited by | Susan Shipton |
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| Distributed by | Momentum Pictures |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
Forsaken is a 2015 Western drama film directed by Jon Cassar, from a screenplay by Brad Mirman. The film stars Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, Brian Cox, Michael Wincott, Aaron Poole and Demi Moore. The film had its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2015.[1] The film is scheduled to be released on February 19, 2016.[2]
Plot
After abandoning his gun and reputation as a quick-draw killer, John Henry (Kiefer Sutherland) returns to his hometown in hopes of repairing his relationship with his estranged father (Donald Sutherland), when a local gang is terrorizing the town, and he is the only one who can stop them.
Cast
- Kiefer Sutherland as John Henry Clayton
- Donald Sutherland as Rev. Clayton
- Brian Cox as James McCurdy
- Siobhan Williams as Emily Chadwick
- Michael Wincott as Dave Turner
- Demi Moore as Mary-Alice Watson
- Landon Liboiron as Will Pickard
- Greg Ellis as Tom Watson
- Wesley Morgan as Sam
- Aaron Poole as Frank Tillman
- Michael Therriault as Doc Miller
- Christopher Rosamond as Daniel Petterson
- Chris Ippolito as Bob Waters
Production
In September 2013, it was announced that Donald Sutherland and his son Kiefer Sutherland would appear in the film, with Demi Moore, Brian Cox, Michael Wincott, Landon Liboiron and Siobhan Williams had been cast in the film, with The Sutherlands protraying father and son, Moore, as John's ex-girlfriend, Cox as a ruthless business man, Wincott as Cox's hired gun, with Liboiron and Williams protraying the roles of a gunslinger and love interest respectively.[3] It was also announced that Kevin DeWalt would produce under his Minds Eye Entertainment banner, with Josh Miller also producing under his Panacea Entertainment banner.[4]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began in July 2013, in Calgary, with a budget under $20 million.[5]
Release
Forsaken had its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival during its 40th anniversary, on September 16, 2015.[6][7] Prior to the film's premiere at the festival, Momentum Pictures acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[8][9] It then went onto screen at the Zurich Film Festival on September 25, 2015, where it won The Golden Eye Award.[10] The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 19, 2016.[11]
References
- ↑ "Forsaken". tiff.net. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Billington, Alex (January 20, 2016). "Watch: Kiefer & Donald Sutherland in Trailer for Western 'Forsaken'". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Volmers, Eric (September 26, 2013). "Donald and Kiefer Sutherland appearing in Western Forsaken". MyFavoriteWesterns.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Volmers, Eric (September 26, 2013). "Donald and Kiefer Sutherland appearing in Western Forsaken". MyFavoriteWesterns.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Volmers, Eric (September 26, 2013). "Donald and Kiefer Sutherland appearing in Western Forsaken". MyFavoriteWesterns.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Emma Watson, Kate Winslet, and Many More Are Ready to Blow You Away at the Fall’s Biggest Film Festival". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "Toronto to open with 'Demolition'; world premieres for 'Trumbo', 'The Program'". ScreenDaily. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (September 14, 2015). "Kiefer Sutherland Western ‘Forsaken’ Bought by Momentum for U.S.". Variety.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (September 14, 2015). "Kiefer & Donald Sutherland Western ‘Forsaken’ Acquired By Momentum". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (September 3, 2015). "Zurich Film Festival: Kiefer Sutherland to Receive Golden Eye Award". TheHollywoodReporter.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ↑ Lowen, Mike (January 12, 2016). "Exclusive 'Forsaken' Poster Teases Kiefer and Donald Sutherland's First Big Screen Collaboration". Indiewire.com. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
External links
- Forsaken at the Internet Movie Database