Desperation Road | |
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Directed by | Nadine Crocker |
Screenplay by | Michael Farris Smith |
Based on | Desperation Road by Michael Farris Smith |
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Cinematography | Sy Turnbull |
Edited by | Jing Han |
Music by | Haim Mazar |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Desperation Road is a 2023 American action thriller film written by Michael Farris Smith, directed by Nadine Crocker and starring Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson. It is based on the novel of the same name by Smith. [1]
In October 2022, it was announced that Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson were cast in the film. [1] In November 2022, it was announced that Willa Fitzgerald was cast in the film. [2] Later it was also announced that Kat Foster was cast in the film. [3] as well as Ella Thomas. [4]
In February 2023, a first-look image from the film was revealed, confirming production had occurred. [5]
Desperation Road was released on October 6, 2023, in select theaters and digital format. [6]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 64% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10. [7]
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