Safe (2012 film)
| Safe | |
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 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Boaz Yakin |
| Written by | Boaz Yakin |
| Produced by | Lawrence Bender Dana Brunetti |
| Starring | Jason Statham |
| Cinematography | Stefan Czapsky |
| Music by | Mark Mothersbaugh |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million |
Safe is an upcoming action film written and directed by Boaz Yakin and starring Jason Statham.
Synopsis
A former elite agent rescues a 12-year-old abducted Chinese girl and then must fight the Triads, Russian Mafia and high-level corrupt New York City politicians and police.[1]
Cast
- Jason Statham as Matt Jimmy[2]
- Catherine Chan as the 12-year-old girl[2]
- Chris Sarandon[2]
- Robert John Burke[2]
- Reggie Lee[2]
- Danny Hoch[2]
- Danni Lang[3]
- James Hong[3]
Production
Safe was announced on May 6, 2010.[4] The film is the first in a three-film distribution deal between IM Global (who also produced and fully financed) and Lionsgate, the other two being Pete Travis' Dredd and Simon West's Protection. Lawrence Bender Productions, Trigger Street Productions, Automatik Entertainment, and 87eleven Action Design also produced.[5]
On a $30 million budget, principal photography took place from October to December 2010 in Pennsylvania and New York City.[1][6] Filming scenes in Philadelphia on Broad Street was done on the nights and early mornings of November 17th, 18th and 19th.[6] A class from a Catholic School in downtown Philadelphia was used for a scene depicting a class in China.
The film is scheduled to be released on October 28, 2011.[2]
References
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (October 6, 2010). "'Safe' conduct for IM Global". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g Bettinger, Brendan (May 2, 2011). "Lionsgate Schedules Jason Statham Actioner SAFE for October 28". Collider.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ a b "Safe". ComingSoon.net. CraveOnline. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ Zeitchik, Steven (May 6, 2010). "Jason Statham doesn't play it safe". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ Thompson, Jack (August 17, 2011). "Another 'Safe' Movie for Jason Statham?". Get the Big Picture blog. Complex Media Network. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ a b Dillon, Hughe (October 25, 2010). "HughE Dillon: Jason Statham To Close Down Broad Street". Philadelphia magazine. Metrocorp. Retrieved June 5, 2011.