Blackway
| Blackway | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Daniel Alfredson |
| Written by | Joseph Gangemi Gregory Jacobs |
| Produced by | Rick Dugdale Ellen Goldsmith-Vein Anthony Hopkins Gregory Jacobs Lindsay Williams |
| Starring | Anthony Hopkins Julia Stiles Alexander Ludwig with Ray Liotta and Hal Holbrook |
| Cinematography | Rasmus Videbæk |
| Edited by | Håkan Karlsson |
| Music by | Anders Niska Klas Wahl |
Production companies | Enderby Entertainment The Gotham Group |
| Distributed by | TW Media Events (Canada) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Blackway (also known as Go with Me) is a 2015 American thriller film directed by Daniel Alfredson and written by Joseph Gangemi and Gregory Jacobs, based on the 2008 novel Go with Me by Castle Freeman, Jr. The film stars Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles, Ray Liotta, and Alexander Ludwig. Filming began on November 12, 2014, in Enderby, British Columbia.[1] Although screened as Go with Me at the Venice Film Festival in 2015, it was not released for public viewing in the U.S. until 10 June 2016.
Go with Me
The film is based on the book Go with Me. Go with Me was the film's title before it was released;[2] it was reviewed as Go with Me at the 2015 Venice Film Festival.[3] The film is released in some markets (e.g. the US) as Blackway and in others (e.g. the UK) as Go with Me.[4]
Plot
A story set against the rugged backdrop of an Oregon logging community, Blackway tells the story of Lillian (Stiles), a young woman newly returned to her hometown who becomes the subject of harassment by a man named Blackway (Liotta), an ex-cop turned crime lord who operates with impunity in this small community on the edge of the wilderness. Forsaken by the local townspeople, and advised by the sheriff to leave town, Lillian decides instead to take a stand against her stalker, and enlists the help of ex-logger Lester (Hopkins) and his laconic young sidekick Nate (Ludwig)—the only two men in town brave, or crazy, enough to go with her, and go up against Blackway.
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Lester[5]
- Julia Stiles as Lillian[6]
- Ray Liotta as Blackway[6]
- Alexander Ludwig as Nate[7]
- Hal Holbrook as Whizzer[8]
- Lochlyn Munro as Murdoch
- Dale Wilson as Sheriff Wingate
Production
In August 2014, during an interview, writer Joseph Gangemi revealed that Gregory Jacobs and he had created a film adaptation of novel Go with Me by Castle Freeman, Jr.[9] On September 19 it was announced that Anthony Hopkins would star in the lead role and Daniel Alfredson would direct the film, which Enderby Entertainment and The Gotham Group would produce.[5] Rick Dugdale would produce along with Lindsay Williams and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, while Hopkins would also produce along with Jacobs.[5] On October 23, Dean Devlin's Electric Entertainment came on board to co-finance and handle international rights to the film.[10] On October 30, Julia Stiles and Ray Liotta joined the film.[6] On November 17, Alexander Ludwig joined the film to play a young sidekick of an ex-logger.[7]
Filming
Filming began on November 12, 2014 primarily in Enderby, British Columbia.[11][12] It would also be shot in Lumby. Filming lasted until late December.[11]
References
- ^ Bleasdale, John. "Venice 2015: 'Go With Me' review". cine-vue.com. cine-vue.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Electric strikes deals for Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles thriller 'Blackway'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ Lodge, Guy. "Venice Film Review: 'Go With Me'". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "New Release Review (DVD) - GO WITH ME". The Movie Waffler. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Yamato, Jen (September 19, 2014). "Anthony Hopkins Boards Pacific Northwest Thriller 'Go With Me'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ a b c McNary, Dave (October 30, 2014). "Julia Stiles, Ray Liotta Join Anthony Hopkins in 'Go With Me'". variety.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ a b Yamato, Jen (November 17, 2014). "'Hunger Games' Tribute Volunteers For Anthony Hopkins Thriller 'Go With Me'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "First-Look Photo: Anthony Hopkins In 'Go With Me' – Berlin". Yahoo.com. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Screenwriting Interview: Joseph Gangemi". scriptshadow.net. August 28, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 23, 2014). "Electric Entertainment To Co-Fi Anthony Hopkins Pic 'Go With Me'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ a b Garcha, Neetu (November 12, 2014). "Filming begins in Okanagan for "Go With Me" starring Anthony Hopkins". globalnews.ca. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ "Hollywood Stars Shooting in North Okanagan". thesunonline.ca. November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.