Cruise (film)
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Directed by | Robert D. Siegel |
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Written by | Robert D. Siegel |
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Music by | Jay Wadley |
Cinematography | Noah Greenberg |
Edited by | Paul Frank |
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Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cruise is an American romantic comedy film, written and directed by Robert D. Siegel. It stars Spencer Boldman, Emily Ratajkowski, Lucas Salvagno, Noah Robbins, Gino Cafarelli, Katherine Narducci and Sebastian Maniscalco. It was released on September 28, 2018, by Vertical Entertainment.
Plot
Set during summer 1987, Cruise focuses on Gio Fortunato (Boldman), a blue-collar Italian-American who is preoccupied with car racing and chasing women. Life starts to change for Fortunato when he meets Jessica Weintraub (Ratajkowski), a "nice Jewish girl" from Long Island who ventures into Gio's neighborhood looking for some action.[1]
Cast
- Spencer Boldman as Gio Fortunato
- Emily Ratajkowski as Jessica Weintraub / Francesca Russo
- Lucas Salvagno as Chris Carbone
- Noah Robbins as Anthony Panagopoulos
- Gino Cafarelli as Papa Fortunato
- Katherine Narducci as Mama Fortunato
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Dinardo
- Jen Cohen as Mrs. Weintraub
Production
In September 2015, it was announced Spencer Boldman and Emily Ratajkowski had joined the cast of the film, with Robert D. Siegel directing from a screenplay he wrote. Alex Garcia, Laura Walker, Holly Brown, and Scott LaStaiti will serve as producers on the film, under their AG Capital banner.[2][3] UTA Independent Film Group initially held the domestic rights to the film as its financier.[4] In October 2015, Katherine Narducci and Gino Cafarelli joined the cast of the film.[5] This will be Ratajkowski's first starring role, after playing supporting roles in Gone Girl, Entourage, and We Are Your Friends, which had proceeded this movie in production.[6] She has had other supporting roles between the 2015 production of this film and its 2018 release, including I Feel Pretty and In Darkness.[7][8]
Filming
Principal photography in fall 2015 in New York City.[9]
Release
In May 2018, Vertical Entertainment acquired United States and Canada distribution rights to the film.[10] It is scheduled to be released on September 28, 2018.[11]
Opinions
Entertainment Weekly's Will Robinson wrote that based on the film's description, it may have "shades" of American Graffiti.[12]
References
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (September 15, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski & Spencer Boldman Go For 'Cruise'; Natalie Paul Joins Untitled Colin Warner Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ Pederson, Erik (September 15, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski & Spencer Boldman Go For 'Cruise'; Natalie Paul Joins Untitled Colin Warner Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ↑ Verhoeven, Beatrice (September 14, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski, Spencer Boldman to Star in Indie 'Cruise'". The Wrap. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (September 14, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski Starring in Romance Movie 'Cruise'". Variety. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (October 26, 2015). "'Power' Star Kathrine Narducci Joins Emily Ratajkowski, Spencer Boldman in 'Cruise' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ↑ Killoran, Ellen (September 14, 2015). "Emily Ratajkowski will be a leading lady in Cruise". maxim.com. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ Alexander, Bryan (April 18, 2018). "Emily Ratajkowski shoots down pregnancy rumors at 'I Feel Pretty' premiere". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (February 19, 2016). "Emily Ratajkowski Joins Cast Of 'In Darkness' Opposite Natalie Dormer And Ed Skrein". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ↑ Variety
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (May 1, 2018). "Vertical Entertainment Picks Up Robert Siegel's Drama 'Cruise' Starring Emily Ratajkowski & Spencer Boldman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ↑ Hildago, Melania (August 15, 2018). "Emily Ratajkowski Romances a Bad Boy Over One Hot '80s Summer in First Trailer for Cruise". People. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ↑ Robinson, Will (September 14, 2015). "Casting Net: Emily Ratajkowski, Spencer Boldman cast in Cruise". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 26, 2015.