Measure of a Man (film)
| Measure of a Man | |
|---|---|
 Film Poster | |
| Directed by | Jim Loach |
| Produced by | Christian Taylor |
| Screenplay by | David Scearce |
| Based on |
One Fat Summer by Robert Lipsyte |
| Starring |
Blake Cooper Donald Sutherland Judy Greer Luke Wilson |
| Music by |
Ilan Eshkeri Tim Wheeler |
| Cinematography | Denson Baker |
| Edited by | Dany Cooper |
Production company |
Taylor Lane Productions Weedon Media |
| Distributed by | Great Point Media |
Release date | May 11, 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Measure of a Man is an American comedy-drama film directed by Jim Loach and written by David Scearce, based on the 1977 novel One Fat Summer by the author Robert Lipsyte. The film stars Blake Cooper, Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer, and Luke Wilson.
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, Michelle’s brother and Lenore and Marty’s son
- Donald Sutherland as Dr. Kahn, a Wall Street executive who gives Bobby, a summer job on his estate.
- Judy Greer as Lenore Marks, Michelle and Bobby’s mother and Marty’s wife
- Luke Wilson as Marty Marks, Michelle and Bobby’s father and Lenore’s husband
- Liana Liberato as Michelle Marks, Bobby’s sister and Lenore and Marty’s daughter
- Beau Knapp as Willie Rumson, the main antagonist of the movie.
- 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 several months later 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.
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.