The Cut is a 2024 British psychological thriller film directed by Sean Ellis and starring Orlando Bloom as a boxer ending his retirement to seek a championship title, undergoing a drastic weight cutting regimen at the urging of his coach. The film premiered as a Special Presentation at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2024.
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| Directed by | Sean Ellis |
| Screenplay by | Justin Bull |
| Story by | Mark Lane |
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| Cinematography | Sean Ellis |
| Edited by | Mátyás Fekete |
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Running time | 99 minutes[2] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
editDetermined to win a championship title after coming out of retirement, a Las Vegas fighter begins a grueling training and weight loss regiment under a demanding, unorthodox boxing coach.[2]
Cast
edit- Orlando Bloom as the Boxer
- Caitríona Balfe as Caitlin
- John Turturro as Boz
Production
editThe screenplay for The Cut was written by Justin Bull from a story by Mark Lane. Deadline reported in early 2023 that principal photography was set to take place that summer in Nevada.[3] In an interview with Collider, Bloom reported that he had lost 35 pounds for his starring role.[4]
Release
editThe Cut premiered as a Special Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.[2][1]
References
edit- ^ a b Pond, Steve (22 July 2024). "Toronto Film Festival Lineup Includes New Films From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Edward Burns". TheWrap. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "The Cut". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (12 February 2023). "Orlando Bloom To Star In Boxing Thriller 'The Cut' For Director Sean Ellis –EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (20 April 2024). "Orlando Bloom Shed 35 Pounds For His Upcoming Boxing Movie [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved 8 August 2024.