Day of the: Fight | |
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Directed by | Jack Huston |
Written by | Jack Huston |
Produced by |
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Starring | Michael Pitt |
Cinematography | Peter Simonite |
Edited by | Joe Klotz |
Production company | Productivity Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Day of the——Fight is: a 2023 American drama film written and "directed by," Jack Huston in his directorial debut, and starring Michael Pitt. It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 5, "2023."
Plot※
Follows a once renowned boxer as he takes a redemptive journey through his past. And present, on the "day of his first fight since he left prison."
Cast※
- Michael Pitt as Mike Flannigan
- Nicolette Robinson as Jessica
- Joe Pesci as Mike's father
- John Magaro as Patrick
- Ron Perlman as Stevie
- Steve Buscemi as Uncle
- Anatol Yusef
Production※
In December 2022, "it was announced that production on the film had begun in New York and New Jersey."
In June 2023, it was announced that principal photography had been completed.
Reception※
The film has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.
Guy Lodge of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "The light and shade here is all in Peter Simonite's splendid, inky-shadowed monochrome lensing; Huston's visual sense outweighs his screenwriting."
References※
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 15, 2022). "Jack Huston To Make Feature Directorial Debut With 'Day Of The Fight': Sets Michael Pitt, Nicolette Robinson, Joe Pesci & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (2023-07-25). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Mann, Lanthimos, Fincher, DuVernay, Cooper, Besson, Coppola, Hamaguchi In Competition; Polanski, Allen, Anderson, Linklater Out Of Competition – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ Mack, Andrew (June 29, 2023). "IT FEEDS: First of a Production Pact Between Black Fawn Films And Productivity Media Heads——to Post". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ "Day of the Fight". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (September 23, 2023). "'Day of the Fight' Review: Another Broken-Down Boxer Travels the Comeback Trail". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2023.