Sgt. Will Gardner is an American film directed and written by Max Martini. The film stars Martini, Omari Hardwick, Dermot Mulroney, Gary Sinise, and Robert Patrick, telling the story of a disabled Iraq War veteran, Will Gardner, who is suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) he sustained while in combat. After a series of setbacks, he goes on a cross-country motorcycle journey to reassemble his life and his family.[2][3][4]
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| Directed by | Max Martini |
| Written by | Max Martini |
| Produced by | Michael Hagerty Matthew Hanson Tanya Hill Max Martini |
| Starring | Max Martini Omari Hardwick Dermot Mulroney Gary Sinise Robert Patrick |
| Cinematography | Corey Weintraub |
| Edited by | Tim Silano |
Production company | Mona Vista Productions |
| Distributed by | Cinedigm Entertainment Group |
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Running time | 124 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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- Max Martini as Will Gardner
- Dermot Mulroney as Buddy
- Robert Patrick as Tony
- Lily Rabe as Mary Anne Mackey
- Luis Bordonad as Charlie Burrows
- Gary Sinise as Larry
- Omari Hardwick as Samuel 'Top' Gallegos
- JoBeth Williams as Sherry
- Stuart Margolin as Mr. Glenn
- Elisabeth Röhm as Kimmy
- Levi Lobo as Robert
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Martini and Michael Hagerty produced the film under Mona Vista Productions. Martini has pledged 30% of the film's proceeds to three charities that support veterans suffering from TBI, PTSD, and veteran homelessness.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Sgt. Will Gardner". AMC Theatres. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ David, Mark (October 16, 2018). "Dermot Mulroney Flips Home Near Hancock Park". Variety.
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (October 24, 2018). "Cinedigm Recruits Max Martini, Omari Hardwick, Gary Sinise Military Drama 'SGT. Will Gardner'". Deadline.
- ^ Michaels, Melissa (December 18, 2018). "Max Martini Shares Insight Into His Directorial Debut". L'Etage Magazine.
