The Lookalike (2014 film)
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| Directed by | Richard Gray |
| Written by | Michele Gray |
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| Cinematography | Thomas Scott Stanton |
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| Music by | Alies Sluiter |
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| Distributed by | Well Go USA Entertainment |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Lookalike is a 2014 American Crime thriller film directed by Richard Gray and written by Michele Gray. The film stars Justin Long, Jerry O'Connell, Gillian Jacobs, Scottie Thompson, John Corbett, Gina Gershon, Steven Bauer, John Savage, and Luis Guzmán. It was released in the United States on November 7, 2014, by Well Go USA Entertainment.
Premise[]
Drug lord William Spinks has a curious obsession with Sadie Hill and uses family friends Bobby and Frank to get to her. However, when Sadie's death jeopardizes a major deal, Bobby and Frank set out to find a replacement, a lookalike to fool Spinks. The shady plan propels a former basketball champion, a deaf beauty, an addict, and an aspiring actress into an unlikely romance and a desperate quest to start over.
Cast[]
- Justin Long as Holt Mulligan
- John Corbett as Bobby Zan
- Gillian Jacobs as Lacey Fitzgerald / Sadie Hill
- Jerry O'Connell as Joe Mulligan
- Gina Gershon as Lee Garner
- Scottie Thompson as Mila
- Luis Guzmán as Vincent
- Steven Bauer as Frank
- John Savage as William Spinks
- Felisha Terrell as Drew
- Michael Yebba as Detective Stein
- Billy Slaughter as bubbly birthday dude
Production[]
Australian film producer Kaine Harling green-lighted the film into pre-production in early 2012.
Principal photography took place from December 3, 2012, to January 18, 2013, in New Orleans and the Bahamas.[1][2] Filming was previously set to begin on November 26, 2012.[3]
On February 8, 2013, Arclight Films acquired the international rights to The Lookalike.[4] On November 11, 2013, Well Go USA Entertainment acquired the North American rights to the film.[5] It was released theatrically and on Digital HD in the United States on November 7, 2014.[6]
References[]
- ^ Christine (December 3, 2012). "'The Lookalike', starring Justin Long, begins filming in New Orleans". On Location Vacations. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ Christine (January 10, 2013). "Is there trouble on the set of 'The Lookalike' in New Orleans?". On Location Vacations. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ Swift, Brendan (October 31, 2012). "Richard Gray's The Lookalike casts Justin Long, shoots Nov 26". IF Magazine. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ Gilman, Greg (February 8, 2013). "Justin Long's 'The Lookalike' Acquired by Arclight Films". TheWrap. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ "AFM Briefs: Well Go USA Acquires Justin Long Pic 'The Lookalike'; 'Generation Iron' Sells Overseas". Deadline Hollywood. November 11, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ Groves, Don (October 7, 2014). "US deal for Richard Gray's film". IF Magazine. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
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