Honest Thief
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| Directed by | Mark Williams |
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| Cinematography | Shelly Johnson |
| Edited by | Michael P. Shawver |
| Music by | Mark Isham[1] |
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| Distributed by | Open Road Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Honest Thief is an upcoming 2020 American action thriller film[2] directed by Mark Williams, from a screenplay by Williams and Steve Allrich, from a story by Williams and Allrich. The film stars Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Robert Patrick, Anthony Ramos, Jeffrey Donovan and Jai Courtney.
Honest Thief is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 9, 2020 by Open Road Films.
Premise
They call him the "In-and-Out Bandit" because meticulous thief Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) has stolen $9 million from small-town banks while managing to keep his identity a secret. But after he falls in love with the bubbly Annie (Kate Walsh), Tom decides to make a fresh start by coming clean about his criminal past, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents.
Cast
- Liam Neeson as Tom Carter, an aging thief known as the "In-and-Out Bandit".
- Kate Walsh as Annie Sumpter, Tom's love interest.
- Jai Courtney as John Nivens, a corrupt FBI agent.
- Jeffrey Donovan as Tom Meyers
- Anthony Ramos as Ramon Hall, a corrupt FBI agent and John's partner.
- Robert Patrick as Sam Baker
- Jasmine Cephas Jones as Beth Hall
Additionally, Mark Duplass and Cole Hauser portray a police lieutenant and a police shooter respectively.
Production
On October 12, 2018, it was announced that Liam Neeson and Kate Walsh would star as a bank robber Tom Carter and his love interest Annie, respectively, in the thriller film Honest Thief with Mark Williams directing it, while in talks for other roles were Jai Courtney and Jeffrey Donovan. Tai Duncan, Myles Nestel, Williams, and Craig Chapman would be producing the film.[3] Courtney and Donovan were confirmed along with Anthony Ramos, and Robert Patrick added to the cast in November, with filming beginning on November 5.[4][5]
Release
In January 2020, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for a September 4, 2020, release.[6] In June 2020, it was announced Open Road Films would co-distribute the film with Briarcliff.[7] It is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2020.[8]
References
- ^ "Mark Isham to Score Mark Williams' 'Honest Thief'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ "Liam Neeson Action-Thriller 'Honest Thief' Sells To UK". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (October 12, 2018). "Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh To Star In 'Honest Thief'". Deadline. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- ^ ‘Hamilton’ Star Anthony Ramos Joins Liam Neeson's ‘Honest Thief’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- ^ Robert Patrick In Talks To Board Liam Neeson-Kate Walsh Action-Thriller ‘Honest Thief’
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 22, 2020). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires U.S. Rights To 'Honest Thief;' Action Thriller Stars Liam Neeson & Kate Walsh". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (June 22, 2020). "Open Road Relaunches With Liam Neeson's 'Honest Thief' Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (July 30, 2020). "Liam Neeson Blows Shit Up in Exclusive Trailer for Crime Thriller 'Honest Thief'". Collider. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
External links
- Honest Thief at IMDb