Heart of Champions explained

Heart of Champions
Director:Michael Mailer
Music:Julian Scherle
Cinematography:Edd Lukas
Studio:Construction Film
Distributor:Vertical Entertainment
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$6.4 million[1]
Gross:$37,000[2]

Heart of Champions (also known as Pressure Point in Australia and the United Kingdom, and Swing in Germany, also its working title) is a 2021 American drama film directed by Michael Mailer, from a screenplay by Vojin Gjaja. It stars Michael Shannon, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, David James Elliott and Ash Santos.

The film was released on October 29, 2021 by Vertical Entertainment.[3] [4]

Cast

Production

In May 2019, it was announced Michael Shannon had joined the cast of the film, with Howard Deutch directing from a screenplay by Vojin Gjaja, Shannon will also serve as a producer on the film.[5] In October 2019, Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton joined the cast of the film, with Michael Mailer replacing Deutch as director.[6] [7] In November 2019, David James Elliott joined the cast of the film.[8]

Principal photography began in Louisiana on November 2, 2019,[9] [10] and concluded on December 3, 2019.[11] Louisiana State University served as a main set for the film.[12]

Release

The film was released in select theatres on October 29, 2021 under a deal with Vertical Entertainment.[4] [3] It also became available on VOD services on November 19, 2021.[13]

Critical reception

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search. Louisiana Economic Development . Type "Swing" in the search box . May 10, 2020.
  2. 10314548 . Heart of Champions . November 1, 2021.
  3. Web site: Indie Rowing Drama 'Swing' Starring Michael Shannon Scores U.S. Deal With Vertical Entertainment. August 19, 2021. Patrick. Hipes. Deadline Hollywood. August 19, 2021.
  4. Web site: 'Heart of Champions' Trailer: Michael Shannon Teaches a College Rowing Crew How to Be a Team. Rafael. Hernandez. Collider. 7 October 2021 . en. 2021-10-31.
  5. Web site: Michael Shannon Gets Into The 'Swing'; Rowing Drama To Be Directed By Howard Deutch – Cannes. Deadline Hollywood. Nancy. Tartaglione. May 8, 2019. March 4, 2020.
  6. Web site: 'Vikings' Star Alexander Ludwig To Join Michael Shannon In 'Swing'. Deadline Hollywood. Dino. Day-Ramos. October 15, 2019. March 4, 2020.
  7. Web site: 'Riverdale' Star Charles Melton Joins Michael Shannon, Alexander Ludwig in 'Swing' (Exclusive). TheWrap. Beatrice. Verhoeven. October 23, 2019. March 4, 2020.
  8. Web site: David James Elliott Joins Michael Shannon & Alexander Ludwig In Rowing Drama 'Swing'. Deadline Hollywood. Amanda. N'Duka. November 15, 2019. March 4, 2020.
  9. Web site: Principal Photography starts on SWING tomorrow.. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B4TKuqgJyYhEP2eGdzQtxGHl6z7zif1wdu0pWE0 . 2021-12-26 . registration. Instagram.com. Michael. Mailer. November 1, 2019. June 11, 2021.
  10. Web site: LSU's 'traditional architecture' to be featured in new movie "Swing" starring Charles Melton. lsureveille.com. Katherine. Manuel. November 11, 2019. March 4, 2020.
  11. Web site: The last day of our tank work!. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B5lylTonl8LshTGdkVts0_HTd6Wf407I7IZGXc0 . 2021-12-26 . registration. Instagram.com. Michael. Mailer. December 3, 2019. June 11, 2021.
  12. Web site: LSU's 'traditional architecture' to be featured in new movie "Swing" starring Charles Melton. Manuel @kmanuel_2. Katherine. The Reveille. en. 2020-04-25.
  13. Web site: Michael Shannon Whips a Rowing Team Into Shape in Heart of Champions Trailer: WATCH. Bjornson. Greta. People. en. 2021-10-31.
  14. heart_of_champions . m . Heart of Champions . October 4, 2022.

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