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Lionsgate to Distribute New Russell Crowe Thriller |
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In Tenderness, also starring Sophie Traub and Laura Dern, Crowe portrays a police officer trying to help a teen from potential danger.
Independent film entertainment studio, Lionsgate, has acquired distribution rights to Tenderness, a GreeneStreet Films’ thriller directed by John Polson (Hide and Seek, Swimfan). The film, written by Emil Starn and based on the novel by Robert Cormier, stars Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, Sophie Traub and Laura Dern.
“Tenderness delivers an unbeatable combination of story, filmmakers and actors,” noted Lionsgate President of Theatrical Films Tom Ortenberg and President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions Peter Block. “The common denominator here is intensity: on the one hand, you have the heightened emotions of a young couple on the run, and on the other, the fierce resolve of the cop who is hard on their trail, trying to prevent disaster. John Polson, Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, Sophie Traub, and Laura Dern have given it their all – which means that audiences can count on an incredibly gripping experience.”
In Tenderness, Lori Cranston (Sophie Traub) is a confused fifteen-year-old dreamer in search of an escape from her troubled home life. She discovers and becomes enthralled with Eric (Jon Foster), a young man with a violent past. As they embark on a harrowing journey, a hardened local cop (Russell Crowe), who has been following Eric for years, is intent on exposing him as a serial killer before Lori’s fate is determined.
Tenderness is slated for a fall 2007 theatrical release.
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