4 Minute Mile
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| Directed by | Charles-Olivier Michaud |
| Written by | Josh Campbell Jeff Van Wie |
| Starring | Analeigh Tipton Cam Gigandet Kim Basinger Kelly Blatz Richard Jenkins |
| Cinematography | Jean-Francois Lord |
| Edited by | Elisabeth Tremblay Dirk Westervelt |
| Music by | Stephen Barton |
Production companies | One Square Mile Management Company Phoenix Rising Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
4 Minute Mile is a 2014 drama film directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, written by Josh Campbell and Jeff Van Wie, and starring Richard Jenkins, Kelly Blatz, Analeigh Tipton, Kim Basinger, and Cam Gigandet. It is distributed by Gravitas Ventures,[1][2] and the international sales rights are held by Double Dutch International.[3]
The film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) on June 5, 2014.[4] Gravitas planned for a theatrical release on August 1, 2014.[5]
Plot
Drew Jacobs (Kelly Blatz), a teenage track runner who lives with his mother Claire (Kim Basinger) and older brother Wes (Cam Gigandet), is overwhelmed and struggling with life. He is manipulated by a local drug dealer, Eli (Rhys Coiro), into running drug payments, and fears that he is heading down the same fruitless life path his brother once took as Drew finds the fate of his primary outlet, track practice, up in the air. Drew, however, is soon noticed by his reclusive neighbor and ex-track coach, Jame Coleman (Richard Jenkins), who offers to train him. As Drew trains, the two form a bond, until Coleman is killed in an altercation with his brother's old gang, forcing Drew to conquer his fears and push through himself.
Cast
- Kelly Blatz - Drew Jacobs (26) - Teen track runner
- Richard Jenkins - Coach James Coleman (67) - Recluse neighbor
- Kim Basinger - Claire Jacobs (60) - Mother
- Cam Gigandet - Wes Jacobs (31) - Older brother
- Analeigh Tipton - Lisa (25) - Girlfriend
- Rhys Coiro - Eli - (35) - Drug dealer
References
- ^ DeFore, John (10 June 2014). "'4 Minute Mile': SIFF Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Inspirational Sports Pic '4 Minute Mile'". Deadline. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ McNary, Dave. "CANNES: Double Dutch Boards Kelly Blatz Drama '4 Minute Mile' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Festival 2014". www.siff.net. Archived from the original on 17 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ Lindsay, Taylor (6 May 2014). "Gravitas Ventures Acquires Running Drama '4 Minute Mile' With Richard Jenkins". Indie Wire. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
External links
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