Fathers and Daughters
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| Directed by | Gabriele Muccino |
| Written by | Brad Desch |
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| Cinematography | Shane Hurlbut |
| Edited by | Alex Rodríguez |
| Music by | Paolo Buonvino |
| Distributed by | Elevation Pictures |
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Running time | 116 minutes[2] |
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| Language | English |
Fathers and Daughters is a 2015 American-Italian drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried and Kylie Rogers. It is based on a 2012 script written by Brad Desch, which was included in the 2012 Black List survey.[3]
Plot
A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.
Cast
- Russell Crowe as Jake Davis[4]
- Amanda Seyfried as Katie[4]
- Kylie Rogers as Young Katie
- Aaron Paul as Cameron[4]
- Diane Kruger as Elizabeth[5]
- Quvenzhané Wallis as Lucy[5]
- Janet McTeer as Carolyn[5]
- Octavia Spencer as Dr. Korman[5]
- Jane Fonda as Teddy Stanton[6]
- Bruce Greenwood as William[6]
- Michelle Veintimilla as Woman at Cameron's Apartment
Production
Development
Gabriele Muccino was hired to direct during the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.[7] Russell Crowe was the first cast in October,[8] with Amanda Seyfried joining the same month as Crowe's daughter.[9]
Casting
In November, Aaron Paul was cast in the film as Seyfried's love interest.[4] Actresses Diane Kruger, Octavia Spencer and Quvenzhané Wallis were cast in the film during the Berlin Film Festival.[10] The same month, Janet McTeer was cast.[5] In April 2014, it was announced Jane Fonda, and Bruce Greenwood had joined the cast of the film.[11]
Filming
Crew members scouted Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a filming location, with production slated for an April start date.[12] Filming officially began on March 14 in Pittsburgh.[13]
Music
On May 25, 2014 James Horner was originally hired to compose the music for the film,[14] but later on September 26, Paolo Buonvino replaced Horner to score the film.[15]
References
- ^ http://www.comingsoon.it/film/padri-e-figlie/50532/scheda/
- ^ "FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS (15)". British Board of Film Classification. October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ http://files.blcklst.com/2012_black_list.pdf
- ^ a b c d Justin Kroll. "Aaron Paul & Russell Crowe in 'Fathers and Daughters' — Exclusive - Variety". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Borys Kit , Rebecca Ford. "Janet McTeer Joins 'Fathers and Daughters' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ a b James Garcia. "Jane Fonda And Bruce Greenwood Join Fathers And Daughters". We Got This Covered. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ Mike Fleming Jr. "Cannes: Voltage Taps Gabriele Muccino To Helm Black List 'Fathers And Daughters'". Deadline. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ Dave McNary. "Russell Crowe Fathers and Daughters: Actor to star in Voltage Drama - Variety". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ Mike Fleming Jr. "Amanda Seyfried To Star In 'Fathers And Daughters' With Russell Crowe - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ Dave McNary. "Berlin: Octavia Spencer, Quvenzhane Wallis and Diane Kruger Join 'Fathers and Daughters' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dave (April 11, 2014). "Jane Fonda Joins Russell Crowe in 'Fathers and Daughters'". Variety.com. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ^ "New Russell Crowe movie "Fathers and Daughters" planning to shoot in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Business Times". Pittsburgh Business Times. January 15, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "Extras Casting To Begin Soon For "Fathers And Daughters" Movie". cbslocal.com. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
- ^ "James Horner to Score Gabriele Muccino's 'Fathers and Daughters'". Film Music Reporter. May 25, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ^ "Paolo Buonvino Scoring Gabriele Muccino's 'Fathers and Daughters'". Film Music Reporter. September 26, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
