The Hunter's Prayer
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| Directed by | Jonathan Mostow |
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For the Dogs by Kevin Wignall |
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| Music by | Federico Jusid |
| Cinematography | José David Montero |
| Edited by | Ken Blackwell |
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| Distributed by | Saban Films |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $17 million[1] |
| Box office | $88,696[2] |
The Hunter's Prayer is a British-American action thriller film directed by Jonathan Mostow, based on the 2004 novel For the Dogs by Kevin Wignall. The film stars Sam Worthington, Odeya Rush, Allen Leech, and Amy Landecker. Filming began on August 12, 2014 in Yorkshire, England.
The film was theatrically released on June 9, 2017 in the United States by Saban Films.
Cast
- Sam Worthington as Lucas
- Odeya Rush as Ella Hatto
- Allen Leech as Richard Addison
- Amy Landecker as Banks
- Martin Compston as Metzger
- Verónica Echegui as Dani
Production
On January 30, 2013, it was announced that Sam Worthington would star lead as a hitman who helps a young girl to avenge the murder of her parents and brother, the film For the Dogs, based on Kevin Wignall's novel of same name, scripted by Paul Leyden and Oren Moverman was re-writing the script at that time.[3] Phillip Noyce was set to direct the film, which Anthony Rhulen and Navid McIlhargey would produce through FilmEngine Entertainment, along with Worthington, John Schwarz and Michael Schwarz through their Full Clip Productions, with Leyden.[3] On May 13, Hailee Steinfeld was added to the cast to play the young girl whose parents and brother are murdered.[4] On November 8, the ensemble cast was announced which includes Martin Compston, Amy Landecker and Verónica Echegui.[5] Sierra/Affinity announced that they had sold the film to twenty international buyers.[6]
Filming
Filming began in early November 2014 in Yorkshire, England.[6] It would also be shot in Switzerland, New York City, Germany, Spain, Leeds, Harrogate, Helmsley, Scarborough, Saltaire, and Hungary.[5]
Release
In September 2016, Saban Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[7] The film was released in the United States on June 9, 2017.[8]
Reception
The Hunter's Prayer was released on June 9th to mixed responses from critics. It currently holds a score of 41% from Rotten Tomatoes based on 17 reviews.
References
- ↑ The International Movie Database http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2674358/business?ref_=tt_dt_bus. Retrieved 27 June 2017. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Box Office Mojo http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&wk=2017W24&id=_fTHEHUNTERSPRAYER01. Retrieved 27 June 2017. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - 1 2 McClintock, Pamela (January 30, 2013). "Berlin 2013: Sam Worthington Set to Star in Phillip Noyce's 'For the Dogs'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 13, 2013). "Cannes: Hailee Steinfeld To Star Opposite Sam Worthington In ‘For The Dogs’". deadline.com. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- 1 2 D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 8, 2014). "‘Hunter’s Prayer’ Answered: Sam Worthington Film Sells To 20 Territories". deadline.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- 1 2 Frater, Patrick (November 8, 2014). "AFM: Buyers Hear Mostow’s ‘Prayer’ With Sam Worthington". variety.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (September 9, 2016). "Toronto: Sam Worthington Thriller ‘Hunter’s Prayer’ Bought by Saban". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ↑ Crust, Kevin (April 21, 2017). "Every single movie coming out this summer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 25, 2017.