Measure of a Man (film)
| Measure of a Man | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jim Loach |
| Written by | Robert Lipsyte (novel) David Scearce (screenplay) |
| Produced by | Christian Taylor |
| Starring | Judy Greer Luke Wilson Blake Cooper Donald Sutherland |
| Cinematography | Denson Baker |
| Edited by | Dany Cooper |
| Music by | Ilan Eshkeri Tim Wheeler |
Production companies | Taylor Lane Productions Weedon Media |
| Distributed by | Great Point Media |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Measure of a Man is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Jim Loach, based on the 1977 novel One Fat Summer by the author Robert Lipsyte. The film stars Judy Greer, Luke Wilson, Blake Cooper and Donald Sutherland. It will be expected to release in 2017.
Plot
Set in the 1970s, a bullied teen (Blake Cooper) experiences a turning point summer in which he learns to stand up for himself.
Cast
- Blake Cooper as Bobby Marks
- Donald Sutherland as Dr. Kahn
- Judy Greer as Lenore Marks
- Luke Wilson as Marty Marks
- Liana Liberato as Michelle Marks
- Beau Knapp as Willie Rumson
- Luke Benward as Pete Marino
- Danielle Rose Russell as Joanie Williams
- Sam Keeley as Jim Smith
Production
In June 2015 director Jim Loach started pre-production for the film with screenwriter David Scearce, who wrote the screenplay, based on the 1977 novel One Fat Summer by Robert Lipsyte. The film went into production in late 2015 when Donald Sutherland and The Maze Runner star Blake Cooper joined the cast on September 23, 2015.[1] Sutherland will play Dr. Kahn, a Wall Street executive who gives Blake Cooper's character Bobby, a summer job on his estate.[2] On October 5, 2015, Judy Greer and Luke Wilson joined the film alongside Sutherland and Cooper,[3] to play Bobby's parents, and Liana Liberato joined the cast to play his sister, Michelle.[4]
Principal photography for the film took place in Rhode Island, United States. The film is now in post-production and will be released in 2017.
Release
Christian Taylor of Taylor Lane Productions is producing the film in association with Weedon Media and Great Point Media. ICM Partners and CAA are co-repping the domestic rights for the film.
References
- ^ "Donald Sutherland to Star in Indie 'Measure of a Man'". September 23, 2016.
- ^ "Donald Sutherland Takes 'Measure Of A Man'; Indie Shoots In Rhode Island". September 23, 2016.
- ^ "Judy Greer And Luke Wilson Find Measure Of A Man". October 6, 2015.
- ^ "Luke Wilson & Judy Greer Join 'Measure Of A Man'". October 5, 2015.