In Dubious Battle (film)
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| Directed by | James Franco |
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| Screenplay by | Matt Rager |
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In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck |
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| Music by | Volker Bertelmann |
| Cinematography | Bruce Thierry Cheung |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
In Dubious Battle is a 2016 drama film directed by and produced by James Franco, based on John Steinbeck's novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Matt Rager. The film features an ensemble cast, consisting of Franco, Nat Wolff, Josh Hutcherson, Selena Gomez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Analeigh Tipton, Zach Braff, Bryan Cranston, Ed Harris, and Robert Duvall. The film gets caught up in the labor movement for fruit workers in California during the 1930s. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2016.[1]
Plot
Jim Nolan (Nat Wolff), an activist for "the Party" organizes a major strike for apple pickers in California in the 1930s.
Cast
- James Franco as Mac McLeod
- Nat Wolff as Jim Nolan
- Selena Gomez as Lisa
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Al Anderson
- Robert Duvall as Chris Bolton
- Ed Harris as Joy
- Bryan Cranston as Sheriff
- Sam Shepard as Mr. Anderson
- Zach Braff as Connor
- Josh Hutcherson as Vinnie
- Ahna O'Reilly as Edith "Edie" Malone
- Analeigh Tipton as Vera
- Scott Haze as Frank
- Alex Morf as Burke
- Danny McBride as Tramp
- Jacob Loeb as Paul
- Keegan Allen as Eddie
- Ashley Greene as Danni Stevens
- John Savage
Production
Casting
On January 30, 2015, it was announced that James Franco would not only direct the film but star in it too. Also cast was Vincent D'Onofrio, Robert Duvall, Ed Harris, Bryan Cranston, Selena Gomez, and Danny McBride has joined the production.[2]
On March 16, 2015, Nat Wolff was cast in the lead role of Jim Nolan, the organizer of the strike by apple pickers in California.[3] In the next two days, Josh Hutcherson, Zach Braff, Analeigh Tipton, John Savage, Ashley Greene, and Ahna O'Reilly would join the currently film production.[4][5] Several days later on March 24, 2015, it was announced that Scott Haze has been cast as Frank.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on March 19, 2015 in Atlanta including Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, filming also took place in Bostwick, Georgia, and Yakima, Washington.[7][5][8] Production on the film ended in September 2015.[9]
References
- ↑ "Venice Film Festival 2016". Deadline. 28 July 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
- ↑ Justin Kroll (January 30, 2015). "James Franco Assembles Cast for Adaptation of 'In Dubious Battle'". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Anita Busch (March 16, 2015). "Nat Wolff Takes Lead In James Franco's 'In Dubious Battle'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Dave McNary (March 18, 2015). "Josh Hutcherson, Zach Braff Join James Franco's 'In Dubious Battle'". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- 1 2 Anita Busch (March 17, 2015). "John Savage Joins James Franco's 'In Dubious Battle'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Justin Kroll (March 24, 2015). "James Franco Taps 'Child of God' Star for 'In Dubious Battle' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Jennifer Brett (March 19, 2015). "James Franco on the set of "In Dubious Battle"". ajc.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ "'Putting Steinbeck on screen is TOUGH!' James Franco admits he's finding directing In Dubious Battle a challenge". Daily Mail. March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Pat Muir (October 1, 2015). "'In Dubious Battle' James Franco movie extras rub shoulders with stars'". yakimaherald.com. Retrieved October 10, 2015.