Term Life
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| Directed by | Peter Billingsley |
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| Screenplay by | A. J. Lieberman |
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Term Life by A. J. Lieberman Nick Thornborrow |
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| Music by | Dave Porter |
| Cinematography | Roberto Schaefer |
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| Distributed by | Focus World |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $13,040[1] |
Term Life is a 2016 crime-thriller black comedy film based on the graphic novel of the same name. It is directed by Peter Billingsley from a screenplay by A.J. Lieberman. The film stars Vince Vaughn, who also produces the film, Hailee Steinfeld, Jonathan Banks, Mike Epps, Jordi Molla, Shea Whigham, William Levy, Taraji P. Henson, Annabelle Gish, and Terrance Howard. The film was released on April 29, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by Focus World.[2]
Premise
A thief (Vaughn) who plans and sells heists to the highest bidder takes his estranged daughter (Hailee Steinfeld) on the lam when a job goes bad. Hunted by mob bosses, contract killers and dirty cops, he takes out a life insurance policy on himself to leave something for her.
Cast
- Vince Vaughn as Nick Barrow
- Hailee Steinfeld as Carrie Barrow[3]
- Shea Whigham as Matty Miller
- Jonathan Banks as Harper[4]
- Bill Paxton as Detective Keenan[5]
- Mike Epps as Darryl Mosley[6]
- Jordi Mollà as Victor Fuentes[7]
- William Levy as Allejandro[7]
- Jon Favreau as Jimmy Lincoln[7]
- Taraji P. Henson as Samantha Thurman
- Brian F. Durkin as John Stasio
- Griffin Freeman as Brandon
- Javier Carrasquillo as Jaime
- Derek Roberts as Marcus
- Terrence Howard as Sheriff Braydon
- Cain Velasquez as Marco
- Annabelle Gish as Lucy
Production
Production came to an abrupt halt when Universal decided to cancel the film in October 2013, just a month after casting Hailee Steinfeld.[8] The film was then revived a month later by QED International and PalmStar Entertainment, who co-financed and produced the film with Universal on board to handle U.S. distribution.[9][10] Filming began on March 1, 2014,[4] with a casting call issued in Grantville, Georgia,[11] and concluded on April 22, 2014.
Release
Originally Universal Pictures was set to distribute the film.[9] However, Focus World ended up getting distribution rights to the film.[12] The film was originally scheduled to be released on March 1, 2016, through video on demand, prior to opening in a limited release on April 8, 2016.[13] However, it was delayed to April 29, 2016, with the film opening in a limited release and through video on demand.[14]
References
- ↑ "Term Life". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Term Life". FocusFeatures.com. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ↑ "'True Grit' star Hailee Steinfeld to join Vince Vaughn in 'Term Life'". digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- 1 2 "Breaking Bad Star Jonathan Banks Joins Term Life (Exclusive)". thehollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ↑ "'Riddick' Actor Joins Vince Vaughn in 'Term Life'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ↑ "UPDATE: Universal's Term Life Adds Mike Epps, Jordi Molla, William Levy". deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- 1 2 3 "Jon Favreau Joins Universal Crime Thriller 'Term Life'". deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- ↑ "Universal Cancels Vince Vaughn Drama Term Life". deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- 1 2 "AFM: QED Revives Vince Vaughn-Hailee Steinfeld Pic 'Term Life'". deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
- ↑ "Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfelds Term Life Moving Ahead". digitalspy.ca. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ↑ "Casting Call Today in Grantville". times-herald.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ↑ Hawkins, Andrew (December 10, 2015). "KWPR Announces 2016 Spring Movie Slate". Chud.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ↑ Collis, Clark (January 13, 2016). "ince Vaughn is running out of time in exclusive poster for new thriller Term Life". EntertainmentWeekly.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Term Life". FocusFeatures.com. Retrieved February 10, 2016.