Landline (film)
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| Directed by | Gillian Robespierre |
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| Cinematography | Chris Teague |
| Edited by | Casey Brooks |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Landline is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Gillian Robespierre and written by Robespierre and Elisabeth Holm. The film stars Jenny Slate, Edie Falco, Abby Quinn, John Turturro, Jay Duplass, and Finn Wittrock.
It had its world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017. It is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2017, by Amazon Studios and Magnolia Pictures.
Plot
Landline follows the lives and relationships of three female members of the Jacobs family in 1995 Manhattan.
Cast
- Jenny Slate as Dana Jacobs
- Edie Falco as Pat Jacobs
- Abby Quinn as Ali Jacobs
- John Turturro as Alan Jacobs
- Jay Duplass as Ben
- Finn Wittrock as Nate
Production
On May 15, 2016, it was reported that Jenny Slate would star in Landline, reuniting with Obvious Child director Gillian Robespierre and producer Elisabeth Holm. Other actors cast in the film included Edie Falco, John Turturro, Jay Duplass, and newcomer Abby Quinn.[2] On May 19, 2016, Finn Wittrock joined the cast.[3] As of June 9, 2016, Landline had begun filming in New York City.[4]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017.[5] Shortly after, Amazon Studios acquired distribution rights to the film.[6] Magnolia Pictures will co-distribute the film with Amazon.[7] It is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2017.[8]
References
- ^ "Printable Film Guide" (PDF). Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (May 15, 2016). "Cannes: Jenny Slate to Reunite With 'Obvious Child' Team for Comedy 'Landline' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (May 19, 2016). "Finn Wittrock to Join Jenny Slate in Comedy 'Landline' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ "Thursday, June 9 Filming Locations for Mistresses, Roadies, Girls, Landline, Wolverine 3, & more!". On Location Vacations. June 9, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ "2017 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: COMPETITION AND NEXT LINEUP ANNOUNCED". Sundance Film Festival. November 29, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Lang, Brent (January 24, 2017). "Sundance: Amazon Buys 'Landline' Starring Jenny Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ "Landline". Seattle International Film Festival. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 15, 2017). "Jenny Slate Comedy 'Landline' to Open San Francisco Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
External links
- Landline at IMDb
- Landline at Rotten Tomatoes