Bring Him to Me is a 2023 Australian crime thriller film directed and produced by Luke Sparke and written by Tom Evans. The film stars Barry Pepper, Jamie Costa, Liam McIntyre, Rachel Griffiths and Sam Neill.

Bring Him to Me
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLuke Sparke
Written byTom Evans
Produced by
  • Martin Walton
  • Sean Virgin
  • Carmel Imrie
  • Carly Sparke
Starring
CinematographyRoss W. Clarkson
Edited byLuke Sparke
Music byFrederik Wiedmann
Production
companies
Distributed byRialto Distribution
Release date
  • 2 November 2023 (2023-11-02) (Australia / New Zealand)
Running time
96 minutes[1]
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box office$65,492[2]

The film was released in Australia on November 2, 2023. The film was also released in limited theatres in the U.S. and digital on January 19, 2024.

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Production edit

In December 2022, it was reported that Barry Pepper, Sam Neill, Rachel Griffiths, Liam McIntyre, Jamie Costa, Jennings Brower and Zac Garred were cast in the film and that filming occurred in Queensland.[3] By February 2023, the film was in post-production.[4]

Evans' screenplay was inspired by the death scene of Nicky Santoro (played by Joe Pesci) in the Martin Scorsese film Casino (1995).[3][4]

Release edit

In February 2023, it was announced that Rialto Distribution acquired Australian and New Zealand distribution rights to the film.[4] It was released in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on 2 November 2023.[5] In October 2023, Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired the United States rights and scheduled a limited cinema and digital release for 19 January 2024.[6] Photon Films will distribute in Canada.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Bring Him to Me". Australian Classification Board. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Bring HIm to Me". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 1 March 2024. 
  3. ^ a b Frater, Patrick (7 December 2022). "Barry Pepper, Sam Neill to Star in Mob Thriller Bring Him to Me (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Wiseman, Andreas (1 February 2023). "Rialto Boards Mob Thriller 'Bring Him To Me' Starring Barry Pepper, Sam Neill & Rachel Griffiths; First Images Revealed — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Bring Him To Me (Trailer)". IF Magazine. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  6. ^ a b Rubin, Rebecca (26 October 2023). "Barry Pepper, Sam Neill Mob Thriller Bring Him to Me Sells to Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 27 October 2023.

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