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The film premiered at [[Galway Film Fleadh]] on 14 July 2023.<ref>[https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/buncrana-film-producer-mark-osullivan-brings-jericho-ridge-to-premiere-at-35th-galway-film-fleadh-4213675 "Buncrana film producer Mark O'Sullivan brings 'Jericho Ridge' to premiere at 35th Galway Film Fleadh"]. ''[[Derry Journal]]'', 10 July 2023.</ref> |
The film premiered at [[Galway Film Fleadh]] on 14 July 2023.<ref>[https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/buncrana-film-producer-mark-osullivan-brings-jericho-ridge-to-premiere-at-35th-galway-film-fleadh-4213675 "Buncrana film producer Mark O'Sullivan brings 'Jericho Ridge' to premiere at 35th Galway Film Fleadh"]. ''[[Derry Journal]]'', 10 July 2023.</ref> |
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Leslie Felperin of ''The Guardian'' awarded the movie three stars out of five, writing that “Jericho Ridge has nothing especially profound to say, but it’s an impressive calling card, and hopefully proved a shot in the arm for the Kosovan film industry if nothing else.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/23/jericho-ridge-review-nikki-amuka-bird|title=Jericho Ridge review – shades of Rio Bravo in tense siege thriller with old-timey charm |website=The Guardian |date=23 April 2024|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:05, 23 April 2024
| Jericho Ridge | |
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| Directed by | Will Gilbey |
| Written by | Will Gilbey |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ruairí O'Brien |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | DLNQNT |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Jericho Ridge is a 2023 British survival thriller film written and directed by Will Gilbey (in his directorial debut). It stars Nikki Amuka-Bird alongside Michael Socha, Zack Morris and Solly McLeod.
Synopsis
Trapped without support, a small town cop finds her remote Sheriff's Office being targeted by a drug cartel in northern Washington state.[1]
Cast
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Tabby Temple
- Olivia Chenery as Dakota
- Philipp Christopher as Carter
- Solly McLeod as Deputy Walter Judge
- Zachary Hart as Arnie Boo
- Aidan Kelly as Tap Shannon
- Simon Kunz as Sheriff Eddie Reynolds
- Zack Morris as Monty Temple
- Michael Socha as Earl Macready
- Capital T as Kreshnik
- Alex Tate as Bob Peck
- Pippa Winslow as Pam De Luca
Production
Marking Will Gilbey's feature length directorial debut, the project was announced as starting principal photography in March 2022 with Nikki Amuka-Bird starring.[2] Production was by Silver Lining Productions and DLNQNT with Alex Tate and Harvey Ascott producing with Besnik Krapi and Mark O'Sullivan and Richard Caleel executive producing.[3] Filming had been planned to take place in Canada in March 2020 but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately the nine-week shoot took place in and around Prishtina, Kosovo and the national park.[4] In March 2022, it was confirmed to be English actor Zack Morris' first feature role.[5][6]
Release
Brilliant Pictures secured world sales rights as filming wrapped in May 2022.[7]
The film premiered at Galway Film Fleadh on 14 July 2023.[8]
Reception
Leslie Felperin of The Guardian awarded the movie three stars out of five, writing that “Jericho Ridge has nothing especially profound to say, but it’s an impressive calling card, and hopefully proved a shot in the arm for the Kosovan film industry if nothing else.”[9]
References
- ^ "First Look Image of Nikki Amuka-Bird in Survival Thriller 'Jericho Ridge'". Variety. 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Old' Star Nikki Amuka-Bird Boards Survival Thriller 'Jericho Ridge'". Hollywood Reporter. 2 March 2022.
- ^ "First Look Image of Nikki Amuka-Bird in Survival Thriller 'Jericho Ridge'". Collider. May 2022.
- ^ "How Jericho Ridge producers doubled The Republic of Kosovo for the US". KFTV.
- ^ "EastEnders star Zack Morris lands first movie role following soap exit". Digital Spy. March 2022.
- ^ "EastEnders Zack Morris shares glimpse of exciting new career move after soap departure". ok.co.uk. 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Brilliant Pictures acquires survival thriller 'Jericho Ridge' as production wraps". Screen Daily.
- ^ "Buncrana film producer Mark O'Sullivan brings 'Jericho Ridge' to premiere at 35th Galway Film Fleadh". Derry Journal, 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Jericho Ridge review – shades of Rio Bravo in tense siege thriller with old-timey charm". The Guardian. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.