Message from the King (film)
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| Directed by | Fabrice Du Welz |
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| Cinematography | Monica Lenczewska |
| Edited by | Beatrice Sisul |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million[1] |
Message from the King is a 2016 American thriller directed by Fabrice Du Welz and written by Stephen Cornwell and Oliver Butcher. It stars Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer, and Alfred Molina. The film's plot revolves around a man from South Africa who travels to Los Angeles in order to avenge his younger sister's death.
The film premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2016.[2] A release for the United States is not yet planned.
Synopsis
A man travels from South Africa to Los Angeles with just a few hundred dollars in cash to search for his sister. 24 hours in, he learns that his sister has been murdered. Now, he has six days left to avenge her death.
Cast
- Chadwick Boseman as Jacob King
- Luke Evans as Wentworth
- Teresa Palmer as Kelly
- Alfred Molina as Preston
- Natalie Martinez as Trish
- Tom Felton as Frankie
- Dale Dickey as Mrs. Lazlo
- Jake Weary as Bill
- Drew Powell as Merrick
- Sophie Dee as Party guest
- Chris Mulkey as Leary
- Michael Patrick McGill as Garbage Man
- Tom Wright as Waylon
Production
In November 2014, Chadwick Boseman joined the cast as Jacob King.[3] In March 2015, it was announced that Natalie Martinez joined as Trish, the former neighbor of Bianca.[4]
The film was shot in Glendale, California.[5]
Release
Message from the King premiered on September 8, 2016 at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
References
- ↑ McCown-Levy, Alex (February 13, 2015). "Luke Evans, others join Chadwick Boseman's revenge thriller Message From The King". The A.V. Club. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Message from the King". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (November 4, 2014). "Chadwick Boseman to Star in Thriller 'Message From the King'". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ Patten, Dominic (March 16, 2015). "Natalie Martinez Helps Track A Killer In 'Message From The King'". Deadline. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ Davison, Rebecca (March 11, 2015). "Luke Evans cuts a brooding figure as he smokes a cigarette during a break from filming new movie Message From The King". Daily Mail. Retrieved August 29, 2016.