American Star (film)
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- Michael Elliott
- Ian McShane
- Ian McShane
- Nora Arnezeder
- Adam Nagaitis
- Andrés Gertrúdix
- Oscar Coleman
- Sabela Arán
- Thomas Kretschmann
- Fanny Ardant
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| Directed by | Gonzalo López-Gallego |
| Written by | Nacho Faerna |
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| Cinematography | José David Montero |
| Edited by | Gonzalo López-Gallego |
| Music by | Remate |
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| Distributed by | Vertigo Releasing |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $15,849[2][3] |
American Star is a 2024 British thriller film directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego,[4] written by Nacho Faerna,[5] and produced by Ian McShane and Michael Elliott.[6] The film stars McShane,[7] Thomas Kretschmann, Nora Arnezeder, Adam Nagaitis, Fanny Ardant, and Oscar Coleman.[8]
American Star was released in theaters and also digitally on 26 January 2024 in the United States[9] by IFC Films, and in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2024 by Vertigo Releasing.
Wilson, an aging hitman who grows tired of his violent life, heads to Fuerteventura for a job. His target's absence leads him to a tranquil vacation, where he befriends Gloria, a bartender, and forms unexpected connections with the island's residents. As Wilson lets his guard down, the inevitable return to his profession disrupts the peaceful interlude.
Cast
- Ian McShane as Wilson[10]
- Thomas Kretschmann as Thomas[11]
- Nora Arnezeder as Gloria[11]
- Adam Nagaitis as Ryan[11]
- Fanny Ardant as Anne[11]
- Andrés Gertrúdix as Cowboy[11]
- Sabela Arán as Linda[11]
- Oscar Coleman as Max[11]
Production
The film was produced by both Ian McShane and Michael Elliott.[12][13] It is a production by UK outfits Tamariska and Emu Films in association with Madrid-based Aquí y Allí Films and Cayuga Ficción.[14][15][16]
Principal photography took place on the Canary Islands.[17]
On 12 December 2023, the trailer for American Star was released by IFC Films.[18]