Deadlock (2021 film) explained

Deadlock
Director:	Jared Cohn
Producer:	Corey Large Johnny Messner
Starring:	Patrick Muldoon Bruce Willis Michael DeVorzon Ava Paloma Stephen Sepher
Music:	Yagmur Kaplan
Cinematography:	Brandon Cox
Editing:	Paul Montez McDade
Studio:	308 The Exchange BondIt Media Capital
Distributor:	Saban Films
Runtime:	97 minutes^[1]
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Gross:	$12,473^[2]

Deadlock is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by Jared Cohn, starring Patrick Muldoon and Bruce Willis.^[3] It was released in the United States on December 3, 2021, by Saban Films.

Synopsis

Wanted criminal Ron Whitlock leads a team of mercenaries on a mission of vengeance. Convinced that the local detectives are responsible for the death of one of his sons and the wrongful imprisonment of the other one for a botched drug bust, the merciless group brutally seizes a hydroelectric dam and holds everyone inside hostage. With a nearby town on the brink of massive flooding and destruction, it's up to a retired Army Ranger Mack Karr to save thousands of innocent lives before it's too late.

NSA are alerted and launch a full scale military operation.

Cast

• Patrick Muldoon as Mack Karr^[4]
• Bruce Willis as Ron Whitlock
• Matthew Marsden as Boone
• Michael DeVorzon as Smith^[5]
• Stephen Sepher as Gator
• Ava Paloma as Sophia
• Christopher Cleveland as Detective Lincoln Fulbright
• Kelcey Rose Weimer as Paula Fulbright
• Douglas Matthews as Tommy Blaylock
• Kelly Reiter as Amy Rakestraw^[4]
• Johnny Messner as Cranbrook
• Billy Jack Harlow as Decker^[4]
• Shep Dunn as Henchman Slim

Production

Filming wrapped in Georgia in February 2021.^[6]

Release

Saban Films acquired North American and UK rights to the film in June 2020.^{[7] [8]}

Box office

As of November 11, 2022, Deadlock grossed $12,473 in Portugal and South Korea.^[2]

Accolades

Bruce Willis was nominated for his performance in this movie, as he was for all movies he appeared in, in 2021, in the category Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie at the Golden Raspberry Awards. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to aphasia.^{[9] [10]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Deadlock. British Board of Film Classification.
2. Web site: 'Deadlock' (2021) . . November 11, 2022.
3. Web site: Ritman. Alex. Bruce Willis to Hold Nuclear Power Plant Hostage in Action Thriller 'Reactor' (Exclusive). 23 June 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. 13 February 2021.
4. Web site: Gray. Typhani. Bruce Willis, Patrick Muldoon wrap up filming in SWGA. 10 February 2021. WFXL. 11 March 2021.
5. Web site: Papadatos . Marko . Michael DeVorzon talks about the action film 'DEADLOCK,' co-starring Bruce Willis . Digital Journal . 30 November 2021 . 4 December 2021 .
6. Web site: Poitevint. Bobby. Bruce Willis wraps latest action film, 'Reactor,' in Warwick. 9 February 2021. WALB. 13 February 2021.
7. Web site: Barraclough. Leo. Bruce Willis Action Thriller 'Reactor' Goes to Saban in North America, U.K.. 26 June 2020. Variety. 13 February 2021.
8. Web site: Grater. Tom. Bruce Willis Thriller 'Reactor' Lands At Saban Films – Cannes. 26 June 2020. Deadline Hollywood. 13 February 2021.
9. Web site: Razzies: Filmed Version of 'Diana' Stage Musical Tops 2022 Nominees. Hilary. Lewis. The Hollywood Reporter. February 7, 2022. February 7, 2022.
10. Web site: Razzie Awards Backtrack, Rescind Bruce Willis Award – and Shelly Duvall Nomination as Well. Adam. Chitwood. The Wrap. March 31, 2022. March 31, 2022.