Runt (film)
Runt is a 2020 American thriller film directed by William Coakley, from a screenplay by Coakley, Armand Constantine, and Christian van Gregg.[3] It stars Cameron Boyce, Nicole Elizabeth Berger, Aramis Knight, Jason Patric, Cyrus Arnold, Tichina Arnold, Bailee Madison and Brianna Hildebrand.
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Directed by | William Coakley |
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Music by | James Curd |
Edited by | Richard Byard |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
Runt follows the life of Cal (Boyce), a teenage boy who experiences troubling incidents that makes him a cold and callous person.[4] Cal is interested in Gabriella (Hildebrand) but is being bullied by her boyfriend, Vic (Knight) and his group of friends. The character devolves into pain, self-destruction, and abuse after being subjected to bullying by his peers in high school. The film also shows the lack of adult intervention which causes Cal to grow up into an individual lacking a moral compass.[5]
Cast
- Cameron Boyce as Cal
- Bailee Madison as Ellie
- Nicole Elizabeth Berger as Cecily
- Jason Patric as Coach Wilkes
- Brianna Hildebrand as Gabriella
- Tichina Arnold as Principal Carey
- Aramis Knight as Vic
- Mitch Silpa as Talley
- Scott Peat as Cecily's Dad
Production
In July 2018, it was announced Cameron Boyce had joined the cast of the film, with William Coakley directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Armand Constantine and Christian van Gregg.[6] That same month, Jason Patric, Brianna Hildebrand, Tichina Arnold, Aramis Knight, Nicole Elizabeth Berger, and Mitch Silpa joined the cast of the film.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in July 2018.[8] The film was reported to be in post-production when Boyce died on July 6, 2019.[5]
Release
The film was released at the Mammoth Film Festival in February 2020 where it won an award.[2]
References
- "Cameron Boyce's Final Film 'Runt' To Make World Premiere At Mammoth Film Festival". Deadline. February 6, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- Haring, Bruce (May 2, 2020). "'Paradise City' Trailer Showcases The Late Cameron Boyce In His Final Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- N'Duka, Amanda (July 23, 2018). "'Descendants' Star Cameron Boyce To Topline 'Runt' Indie Movie". Deadline. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- Bowenbank, Starr (July 8, 2019). "What We Know About Cameron Boyce's Tragic and Untimely Death". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- Orfanides, Effie (July 7, 2019). "Cameron Boyce's Last Movies & Shows: Release Date for 'Descendants 3'". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (July 23, 2018). "'Descendants' Star Cameron Boyce To Topline 'Runt' Indie Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (July 30, 2018). "Jason Patric, 'Deadpool's Brianna Hildebrand, Tichina Arnold & More Join 'Runt' Indie Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- "Nicole Elizabeth Berger Joins Cameron Boyce & Jason Patric In Indie Thriller RUNT". BroadwayWorld. July 31, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2019.