Road to Paloma
| Road to Paloma | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jason Momoa |
| Written by | Jason Momoa Jonathan Hirschbein Robert Homer Mollohan |
| Produced by | Brian Andrew Mendoza Jason Momoa |
| Starring | Jason Momoa Sarah Shahi Lisa Bonet Michael Raymond-James Wes Studi Robert Homer Mollohan |
| Cinematography | Brian Andrew Mendoza |
| Edited by | Brian Andrew Mendoza Jennifer Tiexiera |
| Music by | Ohad Benchetrit Justin Small |
Production companies | Boss Media Pride of Gypsies |
| Distributed by | Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK and US) WWE Studios (US) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $600,000 |
| Box office | $937,000[1] |
Road to Paloma is a 2014 American drama thriller film directed, produced, co-written by and starring Jason Momoa in his directorial debut.[2] It co-stars Sarah Shahi, Lisa Bonet, Michael Raymond-James and Wes Studi. The film was released on July 11, 2014.[3]
Plot
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After murdering his mother's rapist, Wolf, a Native American, flees from the law. Six months later he meets up with a drifter called Cash and heads north to his sister's property where he intends to go spread his mother's ashes, but with the law right behind him his dream to lay his mother to peace may come at a price.
Cast
- Jason Momoa as Robert Wolf[2]
- Sarah Shahi as Eva[4]
- Lisa Bonet as Magdalena[4]
- Michael Raymond-James as Irish[4]
- Wes Studi as Numay[4]
- Jill Wagner as Sandy
- Timothy V. Murphy as Williams[4]
- Chris Browning as Schaeffer[4]
- James Harvey Ward as Billy
- Linden Chiles as Bob
- Steve Reevis as Totonka
- Tanoai Reed as Moose
- Robert Homer Mollohan as Cash
- Lance Henriksen as FBI Agent Kelly
Production
In October 2011 Jason Momoa stated that he was writing, directing and acting in an upcoming project, Road to Paloma.[2] Made for $600,000, filming began in February 2012 in Needles, California, where half of the filming was to be done. The rest took place in Los Angeles and Bishop.[5][6]
Momoa set Shovels & Rope and The Rolling Stones to score the music for the film.[7]
Filming
Filming was scheduled to begin in February 2012 in Needles, California, where half of the filming was to be done with the rest set to take place in Los Angeles and Bishop.[8] Additional scenes filmed near Mexican Hat, Monument Valley and Kayenta. End scenes possibly Henrys Fork of Green River near Kings Peak in the high Uintas.
Release
On August 13, 2013 it was announced that WWE Studios and Anchor Bay Entertainment had acquired distribution rights in North America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.[4][9] A late 2013 release was planned.[4][9] The film premiered at 2014 Sarasota Film Festival in April.[10] The film gained positive reviews.[11]
References
- ^ https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Road-to-Paloma#tab=summary
- ^ a b c "Jason Momoa Talks CONAN; Reveals He's Writing and Directing ROAD TO PALOMA". collider.com. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (18 March 2014). "Jason Momoa's Helming Debut 'Road To Paloma' Gets Multi-Platform Berth". deadline.com. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "WWE Studios, Anchor Bay Team For Jason Momoa's Directing Debut 'Road To Paloma'". deadline.com. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ Denevan, Jennifer (6 February 2012). "Actor/writer/director Momoa filming locally". thedesertstar.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ Rolling Stone
- ^ Atkinson, Claire (25 January 2014). "Jason Momoa on his road to film financing". nypost.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ Denevan, Jennifer (6 February 2012). "Actor/writer/director Momoa filming locally". thedesertstar.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ a b "WWE Studios and Anchor Bay Films Take Jason Momoa's Road to Paloma". comingsoon.net. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (12 March 2014). "Jason Momoa's 'Road to Paloma' to Premiere at Sarasota Film Festival". variety.com. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ Zap2it.com Archived 2014-03-02 at the Wayback Machine