Stratton (film)

Stratton
Directed by Simon West
Produced by Matthew Jenkins
Written by
Based on Stratton series
by Duncan Falconer
Starring
Music by Nathaniel Méchaly
Cinematography Felix Wiedemann
Edited by Andrew MacRitchie
Production
companies
GFM Films
Release date
  • 1 September 2017 (2017-09-01) (United Kingdom)
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

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.

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

  1. 1 2 3 Fleming, Mike, Jr. (3 November 2014). "Henry Cavill's Promethean Shingle Soars With Action Thriller 'Stratton'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  2. ↑ McNary, Dave (25 February 2015). "Simon West to Direct Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 McNary, Dave (28 May 2015). "Henry Cavill Ditches Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  4. ↑ McNary, Dave (9 July 2015). "Dominic Cooper Replaces Henry Cavill in Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  5. 1 2 Rosser, Michael (9 July 2015). "Dominic Cooper replaces Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'; full cast revealed". Screen Daily. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  6. 1 2 "EIS Provider Review" (PDF). Hardman & Co. April 5, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Stratton (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
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