Badsville
Badsville is a 2017 American-Canadian action drama film directed by April Mullen[2] and starring Robert Knepper and Emilio Rivera.
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| Directed by | April Mullen |
| Written by | Benjamin Barrett Ian McLaren |
| Produced by | David Phillips Douglas Spain |
| Starring | Robert Knepper Emilio Rivera |
| Cinematography | Russ De Jong |
| Edited by | Gordon Antell |
| Music by | Simone Cilio |
Production company | Phillm Productions |
| Distributed by | Epic Pictures Releasing |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Countries | United States Canada |
| Language | English |
Plot
At his mother's death bed, Mr. Gavin promised to leave town and search of a better life. However, as gang's leader finds out later on, his attachments to the town are bloodline strong. In search a forbidden love, Gavin attempts to stop himself from leaving town by any means necessary. Eventually, he discovers that Badsville is the town where only few make out alive.
Cast
- Robert Knepper as Mr. Gavin
- Tamara Duarte[3] as Suzy
- Emilio Rivera as Lucky Lou
- Chelsea Rendon as Helen
- John White as Martin
- Rene Rosado as Georgie
- Douglas Spain as Charlie
- Corbin Timbrook as Chester
- Paul James Jordan as Cutter
- Shelby Janes as Bowling Alley Waitress
- Octavio Pizano as Flaco
- Saxon Trainor as Louise
- Gregory Kasyan as Sammy
- Kelly Cunningham as Theresa
- Benjamin Barrett as Benny
- David Phillips as Chuck
- Kate Campbell as Sammy's Mom
- Ian McLaren as Wink
- Lucas James as Chad
Production
According to the Niagara Falls Review, Mullen expressed interest in directing the film after David Phillips showed her the script.[4]
The film was shot in Southern California.[5]
On November 3, 2016, it was announced that Epic Pictures acquired the distribution rights to Badsville.[6]
Reception
Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times wrote "Forget the cheapo title, "Badsville" is a powerful, deeply felt crime drama about letting go of the past and getting out of Dodge - before it's too late".[7]
References
- Pocowatchit, Rod (October 19, 2017). "The weekend's best bets at the Tallgrass Film Festival". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Law, John (February 10, 2017). "Mullen pushes herself with erotic new film". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Leach, Robin (September 21, 2016). "Red Carpet Report: Myron Martin talks 'Hamilton,' 'Idaho!'; Life Is Beautiful; NF Hope Concert". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Law, John (March 24, 2017). "Canadian premiere for dark Mullen drama Badsville". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Lincoln, Ross A. (July 27, 2015). "'Sons of Anarchy's Emilio Rivera Heads To 'Badsville'; Monterey Media Gets 'Sex, Death And Bowling'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Kay, Jeremy (November 3, 2016). "AFM: Epic Pictures acquires 'Badsville'". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- Goldstein, Gary (November 30, 2017). "Review: Escape is the challenge in gritty crime drama 'Badsville'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 6, 2021.