Panama (2022 film)
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Directed by | Mark Neveldine |
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Story by | William Barber |
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Cinematography | Pedro Juan Lopez |
Edited by | Christopher Cibelli |
Music by | Mick Fury |
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Distributed by | Saban Films |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $366,785[2][3] |
Panama is a 2022 action thriller film directed by Mark Neveldine and starring Cole Hauser and Mel Gibson.[4][5]
Plot
[edit]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
[edit]- Cole Hauser as James Becker[6]
- Mel Gibson as Stark[6]
- Kate Katzman as Tatiana[7]
- Charlie Weber as Hank Burns[6]
- Victor Turpin as Brooklyn Rivera[6]
- Mauricio Henao[8] as Enrique Rodriguez
- Jackie Cruz as Cynthia Benitez
- Kiara Liz as Camila
Production
[edit]The project was first announced in 2014 with Daniel Adams directing from a script he co-wrote with William Barber.[9] In 2019, Morgan Freeman and Frank Grillo were attached to star in the film, with Adams still on board to direct.[10] In 2020, it was announced that Mel Gibson and Cole Hauser will star in the film, with Mark Neveldine replacing Adams as director.[11]
Principal photography commenced in December 2020 in Puerto Rico.[12][13] The film was shot in 14 days over the course of 3 weeks.[14][15]
Release
[edit]Panama was released in the United States on March 18, 2022 by Saban Films.[16]
Critical response
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 7% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 2.60/10. [17]
Box office
[edit]As of August 13, 2024, Panama grossed $366,785 in the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Mexico, and Russia.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Panama". British Board of Film Classification.
- ^ a b "Panama". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Panama (2022) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (1 March 2021). "Berlin First-Look Photo: Mel Gibson in Action Thriller 'Panama' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (16 November 2020). "Kate Katzman Joins Cole Hauser & Mel Gibson In 'Panama'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 10, 2014). "Daniel Adams Sets Actioner 'Panama' as His First Post-Prison Project (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ McNary, Dave (29 August 2019). "Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo to Star in Action Movie 'Panama'". Variety. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (10 November 2020). "Cole Hauser-Mel Gibson Thriller 'Panama' Backed by Grandave Capital (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Fraser, Kevin (15 October 2020). "MEL GIBSON, COLE HAUSER JOIN CRANK CO-DIRECTOR'S NEWEST ACTION THRILLER". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Monteil, Abby (10 January 2021). "100 Highly Anticipated Movies Coming Out in 2021". Newsweek. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ Hermanns, Grant (February 17, 2022). "Panama Trailer & Poster: Gibson Leads Thriller From Crank Director [EXCLUSIVE]". Screen Rant. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "Panama". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
External links
[edit]- 2022 films
- 2022 action thriller films
- American action thriller films
- Cockfighting in film
- Saban Films films
- Films about arms trafficking
- Films about the illegal drug trade
- Films directed by Mark Neveldine
- Films set in 1989
- Films set in Honduras
- Films set in Panama
- Films set in Texas
- Films shot in Puerto Rico
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s American films