Lionsgate U.K. inks for distrib'n; HanWay selling in Toronto
Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer experience signed on to lead in "Harry Brown," a British vigilance man thriller from MARV Films. Lionsgate U.K. has just acquired the U.K. dispersion rights on the film, which British director Daniel Barber is helming.
"Brown" centers on an elderly ex-serviceman and widower (Caine) wHO lives lone, within a community that has been decimated by drugs and gun offence. When his best friend is murdered, the man dispenses his own brand of justice. Gary Young wrote the script.
Mortimer plays a young constabulary officer.
"It's a new urban Western that reflects the stark realities of youth offence in the 21st 100 both in the U.K. and internationally," said MARV's Kris Thykier, who is producing with Keith Bell ("The Descent")
The film will shoot exclusively on placement in the U.K., and principal photography is set to begin in November.
HanWay Films is marketing the plastic film in Toronto.
Barber directed 2007's "The Tonto Woman," which was nominated for an Oscar in the live-action scant category.
Borys Kit reported from Toronto; Stuart Kemp reported from London.
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Tuesday 9 September 2008
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