Deadlock (2021 film)
Deadlock is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by Jared Cohn, starring Patrick Muldoon and Bruce Willis.[2] It was released in the United States on December 3, 2021, by Saban Films.
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Directed by | Jared Cohn |
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Cinematography | Brandon Cox |
Edited by | Paul Montez McDade |
Music by | Yagmur Kaplan |
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Distributed by | Saban Films |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Synopsis
Wanted criminal Ron Whitlock leads a rogue team of mercenaries on a mission of vengeance. Convinced that the government is working against them, the merciless group brutally seizes an energy plant and holds everyone inside hostage. With a nearby town on the brink of massive flooding and destruction, it's up to a retired Army ranger to save thousands of innocent lives before it's too late. [3]
Cast
- Patrick Muldoon as Mack[4]
- Bruce Willis as Ron Whitlock
- Michael DeVorzon as Smith[5]
- Billy Jack Harlow as Decker[4]
- Kelly Lynn Reiter as Amy Rakestraw[4]
- Matthew Marsden as Boon
- Ava Paloma as Sophia
- Shep Dunn as Henchman Slim
Production
Filming wrapped in February 2021.[6]
Release
Saban Films acquired North American and UK rights to the film in June 2020.[7][8]
Accolades
Bruce Willis was nominated for his performance in this movie, as he was for all movies he appeared in, in 2021, in the category Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie at the Golden Raspberry Awards. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to aphasia.[9][10]
References
- "Deadlock". British Board of Film Classification.
- Ritman, Alex (23 June 2020). "Bruce Willis to Hold Nuclear Power Plant Hostage in Action Thriller 'Reactor' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- "Plot Author Matching "Frank Liesenborgs " (Sorted by Title Ascending)". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
- Gray, Typhani (10 February 2021). "Bruce Willis, Patrick Muldoon wrap up filming in SWGA". WFXL. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- Papadatos, Marko (30 November 2021). "Michael DeVorzon talks about the action film 'DEADLOCK,' co-starring Bruce Willis". Digital Journal. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- Poitevint, Bobby (9 February 2021). "Bruce Willis wraps latest action film, 'Reactor,' in Warwick". WALB. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- Barraclough, Leo (26 June 2020). "Bruce Willis Action Thriller 'Reactor' Goes to Saban in North America, U.K." Variety. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- Grater, Tom (26 June 2020). "Bruce Willis Thriller 'Reactor' Lands At Saban Films – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
- Lewis, Hilary (February 7, 2022). "Razzies: Filmed Version of 'Diana' Stage Musical Tops 2022 Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- Chitwood, Adam (March 31, 2022). "Razzie Awards Backtrack, Rescind Bruce Willis Award – and Shelly Duvall Nomination as Well". The Wrap. Retrieved March 31, 2022.