Bangkok Dangerous (2008 film)
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| Bangkok Dangerous | |
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 The theatrical release poster. |
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| Directed by | The Pang Brothers |
| Produced by | Norman Golightly Graham King William Sherak Jason Shuman |
| Written by | The Pang Brothers Jason Richman |
| Starring | Nicolas Cage Charlie Yeung Chakrit Yamnam |
| Music by | Brian Tyler |
| Cinematography | Decha Srimantra |
| Editing by | Micheal Jackson Curran Pang |
| Distributed by | Initial Entertainment Lionsgate |
| Release date(s) | September 5, 2008[1] |
| Country | US |
| Language | English |
| Budget | US$45 million |
| IMDb profile | |
Bangkok Dangerous is a 2008 crime film written and directed by the Pang Brothers and starring Nicolas Cage. It is a remake of the Pangs' 1999 debut film, Bangkok Dangerous, a Thai film for which Cage's production company, Saturn Films, purchased the remake rights.[2] Known by its working title, Big Hit in Bangkok,[3] and also as Time to Kill, it began filming in Bangkok in August 2006, with locations that include Soi Cowboy.[4][5] The film is due for release in the North America on September 5, 2008.
[edit] Production
The film follows a hitman (Cage) who goes to Bangkok on an assignment. The original film's main character is a deaf-mute whose disability makes him a fearless, unflinching gunman. That character has been changed in the remake.
"We'd like to keep him the same, but we understand that from a marketing point of view Nic needs to have some lines," Oxide was quoted as saying in the International Herald Tribune. "So what we’re going to do is transform his girlfriend instead into a deaf-mute. This switch will maintain the drama of communication between the two main characters."[6]
Cage's character's girlfriend is portrayed by Hong Kong actress Charlie Yeung, who prepared for her role by learning Thai dance and sign language.[7] [8]
In addition, Cage's character will have a local "errand boy" with whom he develops a bond. That role is portrayed by Thai film and television actor Chakrit Yamnam.[9]
The production was disrupted by the 2006 Thailand coup d'état, with producers temporarily suspending filming. They had hoped to complete the Bangkok production work by October 2006, but it might delayed further. Cage remained in Bangkok, though he had a private jet readied to depart the country in case of any threat.[10]
Production was eventually completed in October 2006.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ Release dates for Bangkok Dangerous, Internet Movie Database; retrieved 2007-11-01
- ^ Fleming, Michael (June 6, 2006). "Cage's 'Dangerous' liaison", Variety (retrieved August 7, 2006).
- ^ August 22, 2006. Nicolas lands in Bangkok for Pang brothers movie, Agence France-Press (retrieved August 24, 2006).
- ^ August 20, 2006. Stickman Weekly 20/8/2006 (retrieved August 21, 2006).
- ^ Agence France-Presse (2007-07-20) Thai filmmakers hope remakes will lure overseas audiences, Channel NewsAsia (retrieved 2007-07-20).
- ^ Jessop, Sonia Kolesnikov (July 13, 2006). "Pang brothers see eye-to-eye on horror", International Herald Tribune, retrieved July 14, 2006.
- ^ Kee, Li Ee (August 6, 2006). Dangerous liaison, The Star (Malaysia) (retrieved August 9, 2006).
- ^ August 2, 2006. "Charlie Yeung to Join Nicholas Cage in Pang Brothers Bangkok Dangerous Remake / Time to Kill", MonkeyPeaches.com (retrieved August 7, 2006).
- ^ Soop Sip (August 9, 2006). The Nation, Page 12A (print only, clipping retrieved August 9, 2006).
- ^ The Nation, September 23, 2006. "Bangkok is not dangerous for Cage" (retrieved September 24, 2006).
- ^ Bangkok Dangerous 2007 Movie Party (Big Hit In Bangkok) Starring Nicholas Cage, ConanStevens.com; retrieved 2007-11-01
[edit] External links
- Bangkok Dangerous at the Internet Movie Database
- Image gallery at BeyondHollywood.com
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