Deadlock is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by Jared Cohn, starring Patrick Muldoon and Bruce Willis.[3] It was released in the United States on December 3, 2021, by Saban Films.

Deadlock
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJared Cohn
Written by
  • Jared Cohn
  • Cam Cannon
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBrandon Cox
Edited byPaul Montez McDade
Music byYagmur Kaplan
Production
companies
  • 308
  • The Exchange
  • BondIt Media Capital
Distributed bySaban Films
Release date
  • December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
Running time
97 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$12,473[2]

Synopsis

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Wanted criminal Ron Whitlock leads a team of mercenaries on a mission of vengeance. Convinced that the local detectives are responsible for the death of one of his sons and the wrongful imprisonment of the other one for a botched drug bust, the merciless group brutally seizes a hydroelectric dam and holds everyone inside hostage. With a nearby town on the brink of massive flooding and destruction, it's up to a retired Army Ranger Mack Karr to save thousands of innocent lives before it's too late.

NSA are alerted and launch a full scale military operation.

Cast

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  • Patrick Muldoon as Mack Karr[4]
  • Bruce Willis as Ron Whitlock
  • Matthew Marsden as Boone
  • Michael DeVorzon as Smith[5]
  • Stephen Sepher as Gator
  • Ava Paloma as Sophia
  • Christopher Cleveland as Detective Lincoln Fulbright
  • Kelcey Rose Weimer as Paula Fulbright
  • Douglas Matthews as Tommy Blaylock
  • Kelly Reiter as Amy Rakestraw[4]
  • Johnny Messner as Cranbrook
  • Billy Jack Harlow as Decker[4]
  • Shep Dunn as Henchman Slim

Production

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Filming wrapped in Georgia in February 2021.[6]

Release

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Saban Films acquired North American and UK rights to the film in June 2020.[7][8]

Box office

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As of November 11, 2022, Deadlock grossed $12,473 in Portugal and South Korea.[2]

Accolades

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Bruce Willis was nominated for his performance in this movie, as he was for all movies he appeared in, in 2021, in the category Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie at the Golden Raspberry Awards. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to aphasia.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Deadlock". British Board of Film Classification.
  2. ^ a b "'Deadlock' (2021)". The Numbers. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Ritman, Alex (23 June 2020). "Bruce Willis to Hold Nuclear Power Plant Hostage in Action Thriller 'Reactor' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Gray, Typhani (10 February 2021). "Bruce Willis, Patrick Muldoon wrap up filming in SWGA". WFXL. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  5. ^ Papadatos, Marko (30 November 2021). "Michael DeVorzon talks about the action film 'DEADLOCK,' co-starring Bruce Willis". Digital Journal. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  6. ^ Poitevint, Bobby (9 February 2021). "Bruce Willis wraps latest action film, 'Reactor,' in Warwick". WALB. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  7. ^ Barraclough, Leo (26 June 2020). "Bruce Willis Action Thriller 'Reactor' Goes to Saban in North America, U.K." Variety. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  8. ^ Grater, Tom (26 June 2020). "Bruce Willis Thriller 'Reactor' Lands At Saban Films – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  9. ^ Lewis, Hilary (February 7, 2022). "Razzies: Filmed Version of 'Diana' Stage Musical Tops 2022 Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  10. ^ Chitwood, Adam (March 31, 2022). "Razzie Awards Backtrack, Rescind Bruce Willis Award – and Shelly Duvall Nomination as Well". The Wrap. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
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