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Gunner (film)

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Gunner
Release poster
Directed byDimitri Logothetis
Screenplay byGary Scott Thompson
Produced by
  • Joel Shapiro
  • Dimitri Logothetis
Starring
CinematographyGerardo Madrazo
Edited byChristopher Bell
Music byMocean Worker
Production
companies
  • 120dB Films
  • Acme Rocket Fuel
  • magiCity Studios
Distributed byHighland Film Group
Release date
  • August 16, 2024 (2024-08-16)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Gunner is a 2024 American action thriller film written by Gary Scott Thompson and directed by Dimitri Logothetis. It stars Luke Hemsworth, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Yulia Klass, Grant Feely, Connor DeWolfe, and Morgan Freeman. It was released on August 16, 2024.

Plot

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Lee Gunner tries to save his sons, Luke and Travis, from a dangerous drug gang.

Cast

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Production

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In January 2023, it was announced that Luke Hemsworth would star in the film.[4] The following month, Morgan Freeman joined the cast.[1] In April 2023, Joseph Baena, Grant Feely, Connor DeWolfe and Mykel Shannon Jenkins were added to the cast.[3][2]

Filming began in Birmingham, Alabama on March 30, 2023.[5] Filming also occurred in Bessemer, Alabama in April 2023.[6][7]

Release

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Gunner was released in select theaters and on digital on August 16, 2024.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ayoola, Simbiat (February 10, 2023). "Morgan Freeman to Play Villain in 'Gunner' Opposite Luke Hemsworth". Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Grobar, Matt (April 7, 2023). "Luke Hemsworth Action Pic 'Gunner' Adds Three; Freddie Stevenson Doc 'Trials To Triumph' Acquired By Gravitas Ventures; 'BlackBerry' Nabs SFFILM Prize; More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (April 6, 2023). "Joseph Baena Joins Luke Hemsworth, Morgan Freeman In Action Film 'Gunner'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 30, 2023). "Luke Hemsworth To Star In Action Pic 'Gunner' From 'Kickboxer' Franchise's Dimitri Logothetis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  5. ^ Winborne, Jeffrey (March 30, 2023). "Morgan Freeman led 'Gunner' now filming in Birmingham area". WBRC. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "Morgan Freeman filming action movie in The Magic City". WVTM-TV. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  7. ^ Specker, Lawrence (April 2, 2023). "Morgan Freeman, Luke Hemsworth filming movie in Birmingham". Al.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  8. ^ McPherson, Chris. "Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth Gear Up in 'Gunner' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
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