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    Dead Man Running

    Alex de Rakoff (2009)

    Dead Man Running (2009) Alex De Rakoff


    Synopsis
    When the recession is hitting the criminal world as hard as it is hitting Wall Street,
    New York gangster and loan shark, Mr Thigo (Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson) arrives in
    London to make an example out of one of his late payers.

    Already struggling financially, reformed ex- con Nick (Tamer Hassan) is given
    exactly 24 hours to come up with the £100,000 left on his bill or he is a DEAD
    MAN RUNNING. As a guarantee, Thigo’s men hold Nick’s wheelchair-bound
    mum (Brenda Blethyn) hostage, leaving him no choice but to comply. Enlisting the
    help of his best mate, Bing (Danny Dyer), the boys embark on a frantic race against
    the clock. Their mission takes them from the dog tracks of East London to the
    underground drug scene of Manchester as they try every trick and scam in the book
    to get the cash before it’s too late.

    Dead Man Running (2009) Alex De Rakoff


    Production
    Production Company:
    P & T Productions

    Budget:
    1 million dollars

    An example of a Hollywood Blockbuster budget:


    Jaws - Steven Spielberg (1975) – 7 million
    Avatar – James Cameron (2009) – 200 million +

    Dead Man Running (2009) Alex De Rakoff


    Stars
    Key actors/actresses:
    • Danny Dyer
    • Tamer Hassan
    • Brenda Blythn – had roles on British television

    Danny Dyer and Tamer Hassan are both prominent in the


    genre. Have also worked on previous films together such
    as Dead Man Running (2009) and The Football Factory
    (2004).

    These stars mould the film.

    Director:
    •Alex de Rakoff
    Has only produced two films: both British, including the
    Calcium Kid.

    Dead Man Running (2009) Alex De Rakoff


    Distribution and Exhibition
    Distribution:
    • Originally picked up for UK distribution by Pathe
    • Revolver Entertainment took over the project

    At the BFI London Film Festival.

    Revolver Entertainment:
    • Founded in 1997
    • Company in London and Los Angeles
    • One of the leading independents
    • Multi-award winning
    • Have also distributed ‘Shank’, which shares a crime theme

    Released to cinemas, on dvd and blu-ray.

    Dead Man Running (2009) Alex De Rakoff


    Film Marketing
    Lists stars = stars
    will make the film

    Guns = action =
    target audience
    expectations

    Border = blood splatters =


    adds interest

    London – town
    based = familiar
    to the majority
    of people
    Black, white & red – simple
    colours – not too confusing
    Dead Man Running (2009) Alex De Rakoff
    Audiences
    Fan culture:
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/DEADMAN
    -RUNNING/267699225493?
    ref=search&sid=1432207372.3441733202..1

    www.myspace.com/deadmanrunningfilm

    Dead Man Running (2009) Alex De Rakoff

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