American Star (film)

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Written byNacho Faerna
Produced by
Starring
American Star
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGonzalo López-Gallego
Written byNacho Faerna
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJosé David Montero
Edited byGonzalo López-Gallego
Music byRemate
Production
companies
  • Tamariska
  • Emu Films
Distributed byVertigo Releasing
Release dates
  • January 26, 2024 (2024-01-26) (United States)
  • February 23, 2024 (2024-02-23) (United Kingdom)
Running time
107 minutes[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
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

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]

Release

American Star was screened in New York City on 18 January 2024.[19] It was released in the United States on 26 January 2024 and in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2024.[20][21]

Reception

References

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