Stratton (film)
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Directed by | Simon West |
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Cinematography | Felix Wiedemann |
Edited by | Andrew MacRitchie |
Music by | Nathaniel Méchaly |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Stratton is a 2017 British action thriller film directed by Simon West, based on the novel series of same name by Duncan Falconer. The series' lead character John Stratton is played by Dominic Cooper, while the rest of the cast includes Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Tom Felton. Principal photography on the film began on 15 July 2015 in Brindisi, Italy. The film was released in the UK on 1 September 2017.
Premise
A British Special Boat Service (SBS) soldier tracks down an international terrorist cell.
Cast
- Dominic Cooper as John Stratton, an SBS soldier, working for the Intelligence Detachment in Northern Ireland.
- Gemma Chan as Aggy
- Austin Stowell as Hank
- Tyler Hoechlin as Marty
- Tom Felton as Cummings
- Thomas Kretschmann as Grigory Barovsky
- Olegar Fedoro as Sergei
- Derek Jacobi as Ross
- Connie Nielsen as Sumner
- Jake Fairbrother as Spinks
Production
On 3 November 2014, it was announced that Henry Cavill would next star in the action thriller film Stratton, to be produced by his own banner Promethean Productions, Amber Entertainment, and GFM Films.[1] It would be based on the Duncan Falconer's eight-novel series of same name, featuring the lead character John Stratton, an SBS soldier, and working for the Intelligence Detachment in Northern Ireland.[1] The film, producing by Ileen Maisel and Lawrence Elman who also bought the film rights to the novel, would set in Southern Italy, Rome and London.[1]
On 25 February 2015, Simon West was hired to direct the film, which was fully financed by GFM Films.[2] Five days before the filming was set to begin, Cavill exited the film due to creative differences with the script.[3] Later, it was announced that Dominic Cooper would take over the titular role.
Other cast members include Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Tom Felton.[4] More cast was announced by Screen Daily, which included Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Jake Fairbrother.[5]
According to Hardman & Co. the budget for Stratton was £12.9m and Ober Private Clients assisted GFM in the financing of this film through an EIS fund raise.[6] The 30 June 2017 confirmation statement for Stratton Film Productions Limited filed at the UK's Companies House suggests EIS investors contributed £3,358,000 towards financing the film. Accounts filed at UK's Companies House disclose the production of the film was partly financed with a £7.5m loan from GFM films. According to Hardman & Co. HMRC contributed £2m to producing the film with tax credit subsidies.[6]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on 15 July 2015 in Brindisi, Lecce, Squinzano and Casalabate, Italy, and then the shooting would move to Rome and then to London.[5] Filming was previously set to begin on 2 June, but was rescheduled after Cavill left the film.[3]
Release
Box office
Stratton was released in UK cinemas on 1 January 2017. As at 1 September 2017, the film had generated $70,917 gross receipts (ticket sales) at the UK box office and $95,743 worldwide.[citation needed]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Stratton has an approval rating of 0%, based on 33 reviews, with an average rating of 3.1/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Stratton's action-thriller ambitions are roundly thwarted by a derivative story, misguided casting, and a low-budget feel underscored by unimpressive set pieces."[7]
References
- ^ a b c Fleming, Mike, Jr. (3 November 2014). "Henry Cavill's Promethean Shingle Soars With Action Thriller 'Stratton'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ McNary, Dave (25 February 2015). "Simon West to Direct Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (28 May 2015). "Henry Cavill Ditches Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dave (9 July 2015). "Dominic Cooper Replaces Henry Cavill in Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b Rosser, Michael (9 July 2015). "Dominic Cooper replaces Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'; full cast revealed". Screen Daily. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b "EIS Provider Review" (PDF). Hardman & Co. 5 April 2017.
- ^ "Stratton (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
External links
- Stratton at IMDb
- Stratton at Rotten Tomatoes
- 2017 films
- British films
- Films directed by Simon West
- Films based on British novels
- Films shot in Italy
- Films shot in Rome
- Films shot in London
- British action thriller films
- British action films
- 2010s action films
- 2010s action thriller films
- Films set in Rome
- Films set in Italy
- Films set in London
- British spy films
- Films about terrorism
- Films scored by Nathaniel Méchaly