The Comeback Trail (2020 film)
The Comeback Trail is an upcoming crime comedy film written and directed by George Gallo. It is a remake of the 1982 film of the same name by Harry Hurwitz. It stars Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman, Zach Braff, Emile Hirsch and Eddie Griffin.
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| Directed by | George Gallo |
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| Music by | Aldo Shllaku |
| Cinematography | Lucas Bielan |
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| Distributed by | Cloudburst Entertainment |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released on November 13, 2020, by Cloudburst Entertainment.
Premise
A film producer in debt to the mob finances a badly written Western movie in the hopes of the production killing its aging star.
Cast
- Robert De Niro as Max Barber
- Tommy Lee Jones as Duke Montana
- Morgan Freeman as Reggie Fontaine
- Zach Braff as Walter Creason
- Eddie Griffin as Devin
- Emile Hirsch as James Moore
Production
The project was announced in May 2019, with Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman cast in the film, written and directed by George Gallo.[1] Zach Braff and Eddie Griffin were added later that month.[2][3] Emile Hirsch joined the next month.[4]
Filming began in early June 2019 and continued to July throughout New Mexico.[5]
Release
The film is scheduled for release on November 13, 2020.[6]
References
- Ritman, Alex (May 19, 2019). "Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman to Hit George Gallo's 'Comeback Trail'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- Wiseman, Andreas (May 14, 2019). "Zach Braff Joins Robert De Niro Pic 'The Comeback Trail' — Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- White, James (May 14, 2019). "Zach Braff Added To Comedy Remake The Comeback Trail". Empire. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- Galuppo, Mia (June 21, 2020). "Emile Hirsch Joins Robert De Niro in Comedy 'The Comeback Trail'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- Torrez, Marco (May 28, 2019). "Oscar trio star in new film set to shoot in New Mexico". Albuquerque Business First. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 26, 2020). "Cloudburst Entertainment Hits 'The Comeback Trail' Starring Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones & Morgan Freeman". Retrieved June 26, 2020.