Hacksaw Ridge

Hacksaw Ridge
Directed by Mel Gibson
Produced by Paul Currie
Bruce Davey
William D. Johnson
Bill Mechanic
Brian Oliver
David Permut
Tyler Thompson
Screenplay by Andrew Knight
Robert Schenkkan
Randall Wallace
Story by Gregory Crosby
Starring
Music by John Debney
Cinematography Simon Duggan
Edited by John Gilbert
Production
companies
Distributed by
Bliss Media (China)
Release dates
  • November 4, 2016 (2016-11-04) (US)
Country
  • United States
  • Australia
Language English

Hacksaw Ridge is an upcoming American-Australian war drama film directed by Mel Gibson and written by Gregory Crosby (story), Robert Schenkkan, and Randall Wallace. The film stars Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Corr, Teresa Palmer, Richard Pyros and Rachel Griffiths. Principal photography began on September 5, 2015 in New South Wales. It is set to be released on November 4, 2016.

Plot

The film is based on the true story about US Army medic Desmond T. Doss, a conscientious objector who refused to bear arms, yet was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for single-handedly saving the lives of over 75 of his comrades while under constant enemy fire during the brutal Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

Cast

Production

On November 20, 2014, it was announced that Mel Gibson was in talks to direct the true story-based war film Hacksaw Ridge, with Andrew Garfield also in talks to play Desmond Doss, a US Army medic awarded Medal of Honor by the President Harry S. Truman for saving lives during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.[6] Gregory Crosby originally wrote the story, then Robert Schenkkan and Randall Wallace wrote the script while Wallace was previously attached to direct the film. Walden Media developed the project along with producers Bill Mechanic of Pandemonium Films and David Permut of Permut Presentations, while co-producers of the film are Terry Benedict, Gregory Crosby, and Steve Longi. [6] The project was originally brought to Hollywood by screenwriter/producer Gregory Crosby through the efforts of Stan Jensen of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[7]

On February 9, 2015, IM Global closed a deal to finance the film and also sold the film into the international markets.[8] Same day, Lionsgate acquired the North American distribution rights to the film.[9] Chinese distribution rights were acquired by Bliss Media, a Shanghai-based film production and distribution company.[10] On July 29, 2015, Vince Vaughn and Sam Worthington were added to the cast, in which Vaughn would play Sgt. Howell, a non-commissioned officer from Alabama appoints to make sure the soldiers are ready.[2] Gibson would be directing a film after 2006's Apocalypto.[1] Andrew Knight polished the original script. Gibson's partner Bruce Davey would also produce the film along with Paul Currie.[1] On August 25, 2015, Luke Bracey signed on to play Smitty, a soldier in Doss' platoon.[3] More cast was announced on September 29, 2015, which included Teresa Palmer, Rachel Griffiths, Richard Roxburgh, Luke Pegler, Richard Pyros, Ben Mingay, Firass Dirani, Nico Cortez, Michael Sheasby, Goran Kleut, Jacob Warner, Harry Greenwood, Damien Thomlinson, Ben O’Toole, Benedict Hardie, Robert Morgan, Ori Pfeffer, Milo Gibson, and Nathaniel Buzolic.[5] On October 19, 2015, Hugo Weaving joined the film to play Tom Doss, father of Desmond T. Doss, while Ryan Corr also signed on to play the role of Lt. Manville.[4] Cross Creek Pictures was on board to finance the film.[4] On October 21, 2015, Cross Creek partnered with Demarest Media and Kilburn Media to produce and finance the film.[11]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on September 5, 2015 in New South Wales.[1] The film production is based in Fox Studios Australia. New South Wales deputy premier Troy Grant predicted the film to bring AUS$26 million of production-related work to the area.[1] On September 21, 2015, filming began in Sydney.[12]

Release

Hacksaw Ridge is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2016 by Lionsgate.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bulbeck, Pip (July 30, 2015). "Mel Gibson Ready to Honor Desmond T. Doss with 'Hacksaw Ridge'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Fleming Jr, Mike (July 29, 2015). "Vince Vaughn To Star In Mel Gibson-Directed ‘Hacksaw Ridge’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (August 25, 2015). "Luke Bracey Lands Lead In Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 McNary, Dave (October 19, 2015). "Hugo Weaving Joins Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’". variety.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 McNary, Dave (September 29, 2015). "First Look: Andrew Garfield and Vince Vaughn in Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’". variety.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Jaafar, Ali (November 20, 2014). "Mel Gibson In Talks To Direct ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ With Andrew Garfield Starring In War Hero Pic". deadline.com. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  7. ↑ http://religiousliberty.tv/gibson-filming-project-based-on-war-hero-who-refused-to-carry-weapon.html
  8. ↑ Hopewell, John (February 9, 2015). "Berlin: IM Global Sells Much of the World on ‘Hacksaw Ridge’". variety.com. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (February 9, 2015). "Berlin: Lionsgate in Final Talks for Mel Gibson's 'Hacksaw Ridge' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  10. ↑ "China's Bliss Media Takes Stake in Wild Bunch's Insiders". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  11. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 21, 2015). "Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Gets Funding Infusion From Demarest Media & Kilburn Media". deadline.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Mel Gibson begins work on World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge as uniform clad actors film assault course scene in Sydney". dailymail.co.uk. September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  13. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 5, 2016). "Mel Gibson WWII Movie ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Jumps Into November Awards Season; ‘The Shack’ To Open In March 2017". Deadline. Retrieved May 6, 2016.

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