The Contractor (2022 film)

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Supplier

Official release poster

Directed by Tarik Saleh Screenplay by J.P. Davis Productions
Basil Ivanyk

Eric Lee

Starring

Chris Pine

Ben Foster

Gillian Jacobs

Eddie Marsan

J.D. Pardo

Florian Munteanu

Kiefer Sutherland

Cinematography by Pierre AïmEdited by Theis SchmidtMusic by Alex Belcher[1]

Production
companies

Thunder Road Films

30 West

Distributed

Paramount Pictures (United States)

STXfilms (International)

Date of publication

April 1, 2022

Running time


The Contractor is a 2022 American action thriller film directed by Tarik Saleh in his English language debut. The film stars Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Eddie Marsan, J.D. Pardo, Florian Munteanu and Kiefer Sutherland.[5] Filming began in Europe including Fort Bragg in October 2019 and wrapped in late 2019.

The Contractor was released theatrically and on demand in the United States on April 1, 2022 by Paramount Pictures and STXfilms. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $2.1 million at the box office.

Content

1 The plot

2 Cast

3Production

4Release

5 Reception

5.1 Checkout

5.2 Critical response

6 References

7External links

conspiracy[edit]

SFC James Harper, a decorated Green Beret, is involuntarily discharged from the military due to the use of illegal steroids to treat a debilitating knee injury. 

Harper receives lucrative offers from similar firms, but feels a duty to his country. Mike tells him that Rusty runs covert operations for the Department of Defense. Harper agrees to meet Rusty after seeing Mike's lavish house. Harper signed with Rusty and the team to operate in Germany

References[edit]

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^ "Chris Pine to Star in Black Ops Thriller 'Violence of Action'". Variety. 11 May 2019.
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 10, 2019). "Chris Pine Joins Thunder Road & 30WEST's 'Violence Of Action'". Deadline Hollywood.
^ Keegan, Rebecca (14 May 2019). "Cannes Diary: It's Time to Roll Out the Red Carpet, But Does Anyone Still Care?". The Hollywood Reporter.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (10 October 2019). "Ben Foster & Gillian Jacobs Join Chris Pine In Thunder Road & 30WEST Black Ops Action-Thriller 'Violence Of Action". Deadline Hollywood.
^ Blaga, Iulia (6 November 2019). "Violence of Action Starring Ben Foster and Chris Pine to Be Shot in Romania'". Film New Europe Association.
^ Kay, Jeremy (10 December 2019). "Eddie Marsan, Germany's Nina Hoss join thriller 'Violence Of Action' (exclusive)". Screen International.
^ Jump up to:a b Grobar, Matt (November 10, 2021). "STXfilms Pushes Back Dates For Drama 'National Champions' And Thriller 'Violence Of Action'; Latter Film Starring Chris Pine & Ben Foster Gets New Title". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
^ Hipes, Patrick (February 18, 2021). "'Violence Of Action' Starring Chris Pine Lands U.S. Deal At STXfilms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
^ "STX Sets 2022 Release For Horror Movie 'Bed Rest', Moves Guy Ritchie's 'Operation Fortune' & 'The Contractor'". Deadline Hollywood. December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 16, 2022). "STXfilms Sells Chris Pine & Ben Foster Reteam 'The Contractor' To Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2022.


^ Robbins, Shawn (March 30, 2022). "Weekend Box Office Forecast: Morbius". Boxoffice Pro. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
^ "Domestic 2022 Weekend 13". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
^ "Domestic 2022 Weekend 14". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
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