Panama
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMark Neveldine
Screenplay by
Story byWilliam Barber
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPedro Juan Lopez
Edited byChristopher Cibelli
Music byMick Fury
Production
companies
Distributed bySaban Films
Release date
  • March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Panama is a 2022 action thriller film directed by Mark Neveldine and starring Cole Hauser and Mel Gibson.[2][3] It was released in the United States on March 18, 2022 by Saban Films.[4]

Plot

When the U.S. is on the brink of invading Panama, a former marine, Becker, is hired by a CIA operative, Stark, for a top secret arms trade mission. Alone and among the most dangerous arms dealers, Becker learns the true nature of political power.

Cast

Production

The project was first announced in 2014 with Daniel Adams directing from a script he co-wrote with William Barber.[8] In 2019, Morgan Freeman and Frank Grillo were attached to star in the film, with Adams still on board to direct.[9] In 2020, it was announced that Mel Gibson and Cole Hauser will star in the film, with Mark Neveldine replacing Adams as director.[10]

Principal photography commenced in December 2020 in Puerto Rico.[11][12] The film was shot in 14 days over the course of 3 weeks.[13][14]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 7% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 2.60/10. [15]

References

  1. ^ "Panama". British Board of Film Classification.
  2. ^ Kit, Borys (15 October 2020). "Cole Hauser to Star in Action Thriller 'Panama' With Mel Gibson in Co-Starring Role (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  3. ^ Vlessing, Etan (1 March 2021). "Berlin First-Look Photo: Mel Gibson in Action Thriller 'Panama' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  4. ^ Hermanns, Grant (February 17, 2022). "Panama Trailer & Poster: Gibson Leads Thriller From Crank Director [EXCLUSIVE]". Screen Rant. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d N'Duka, Amanda (1 December 2020). "Charlie Weber, Victor Turpin Cast In 'Panama' Thriller With Mel Gibson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  6. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (16 November 2020). "Kate Katzman Joins Cole Hauser & Mel Gibson In 'Panama'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  7. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (18 December 2020). "Cory Hardrict To Star In 'Karen' Drama; Mauricio Henao Joins 'Panama'; Nolan River Cast In 'Old' – Film Casting Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  8. ^ McNary, Dave (September 10, 2014). "Daniel Adams Sets Actioner 'Panama' as His First Post-Prison Project (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  9. ^ McNary, Dave (29 August 2019). "Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo to Star in Action Movie 'Panama'". Variety. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  10. ^ McNary, Dave (10 November 2020). "Cole Hauser-Mel Gibson Thriller 'Panama' Backed by Grandave Capital (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  11. ^ Reimann, Tom (16 October 2020). "'Panama' Action-Thriller From 'Crank' Director Adds Cole Hauser & Mel Gibson, Is Sure to be Batshit". Collider. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  12. ^ Fraser, Kevin (15 October 2020). "MEL GIBSON, COLE HAUSER JOIN CRANK CO-DIRECTOR'S NEWEST ACTION THRILLER". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  13. ^ Wilding, Josh (March 16, 2022). "PANAMA Interview: Director Mark Neveldine On Teaming Up With Mel Gibson For New Action Thriller (Exclusive)". ComicBookMovie.com. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  14. ^ Monteil, Abby (10 January 2021). "100 Highly Anticipated Movies Coming Out in 2021". Newsweek. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  15. ^ Panama, retrieved 2022-03-21

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