American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally
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| Directed by | Michael Polish |
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| Based on | Axis Sally Confidential by William E. Owen |
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| Cinematography | Jayson Crothers |
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| Music by | Kubilay Uner |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Axis Sally is an upcoming drama film directed by Michael Polish, from a screenplay by Vance Owen and Darryl Hicks, based upon the book Axis Sally Confidential, by William E. Owen. It stars Al Pacino, Meadow Williams, Swen Temmel, Thomas Kretschmann and Mitch Pileggi.
Cast
- Al Pacino as James Laughlin, an attorney who represented Gillars after she was put on trial for treason.
- Meadow Williams as Mildred Gillars
- Swen Temmel as Billy Owen
- Thomas Kretschmann as Joseph Goebbels, the head of the Nazi propaganda machine.
- Mitch Pileggi as John Kelly, the prosecutor at Gillars's trial.
- Lala Kent as Elva
- Carsten Norgaard as Max Otto Koischwitz
- Drew Taylor as Randy
Production
In May 2017, it was announced EFO Films had acquired the screenplay by Vance Owen and Darryl Hicks based upon the book by Willem E. Owen.[1] In November 2018, Al Pacino, Meadow Williams and Swen Temmel joined the cast of the film, with Michael Polish directing.[2][3] In February 2019, Thomas Kretschmann, Mitch Pileggi and Lala Kent joined the cast of the film.[4] In April 2019, Carsten Norgaard joined the cast of the film.[5] Kubilay Uner will compose the film's score.[6]
Principal photography for the film took place in Dorado, Puerto Rico in February 2019.[7]
References
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 17, 2017). "'Axis Sally' Story To Be Broadcast Wide Via Emmett/Furla/Oasis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ "Al Pacino, Meadow Williams Star In MoviePass Films Drama 'Axis Sally'". November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Al Pacino, Meadows Williams Join MoviePass Films' 'Axis Sally'". November 1, 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (February 11, 2019). "MoviePass Films' 'Axis Sally' Adds Trio To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 12, 2019). "'Axis Sally': Carsten Norgaard Joins Al Pacino In Drama From MoviePass Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ "Kubilay Uner to Score Michael Polish's 'Axis Sally'". FilmMusicReporter. March 5, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ "MoviePass Films Begins Principal Photography on Axis Sally". Business Wire. February 12, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
