Their Finest Hour and a Half (film)
| Their Finest Hour and a Half | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lone Scherfig |
| Produced by |
Stephen Woolley Amanda Posey |
| Written by | Gaby Chiappe |
| Based on |
Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans |
| Starring |
Gemma Arterton Sam Claflin Bill Nighy Jack Huston Jake Lacy Richard E Grant Henry Goodman Helen McCrory Claudia Jessie Stephanie Hyam |
| Cinematography | Sebastian Blenkov |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate (UK) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Their Finest Hour and a Half is an upcoming British romantic comedy film directed by Lone Scherfig and written by Gaby Chiappe, based on the novel of same name by Lissa Evans. The film stars Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, and Jake Lacy. Principal photography began early-September 2015 in London.
Plot
Set during World War II in the early 1940s, about some filmmakers trying to make a patriotic film to boost morale of the British army during The Blitz.
Cast
- Gemma Arterton[1]
- Sam Claflin[1]
- Bill Nighy[1]
- Jack Huston[2]
- Jake Lacy[2]
- Richard E. Grant[2]
- Helen McCrory[2]
- Eddie Marsan[2]
- Rachael Stirling[2]
- Henry Goodman[2]
- Claudia Jessie[1]
- Stephanie Hyam[1]
Production
On 14 April 2015 it was announced that Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, and Bill Nighy would star in the World War II-set romantic comedy film based on the 2009 novel Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans.[1] BBC Films developed the film, hiring Lone Scherfig to direct the film which was adapted by Gaby Chiappe. BBC Films would co-finance the film, which Number 9 Films and Wildgaze Films would produce with its Stephen Woolley and Amanda Posey, while HanWay Films would handle the international rights.[1] On 13 May 2015 Lionsgate acquired the UK rights to the film.[3] On 10 September 2015 Jack Huston and Jake Lacy joined the film along with Richard E. Grant, Helen McCrory, Eddie Marsan, Rachael Stirling, and Henry Goodman.[2]
Principal photography on the film began in early September 2015, in London.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Barraclough, Leo (April 14, 2015). "Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin to Star in Lone Scherfig’s ‘Their Finest Hour and a Half’". variety.com. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tartaglione, Nancy (September 10, 2015). "Jack Huston, Jake Lacy Join ‘Their Finest Hour And A Half’ – First Look Photo". deadline.com. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (May 13, 2015). "Lionsgate Acquires UK Rights On ‘Their Finest Hour And A Half’ From Hanway Films – Cannes". deadline.com. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Gemma Arterton showcases her timeless beauty in 1940s ensemble as she gets to work on movie Their Finest Hour and a Half". dailymail.co.uk. September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ Evry, Max (September 16, 2015). "Sam Claflin and Gemma Arterton Photos from Their Finest Hour and a Half Set". comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
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