The Luckiest Man in America is a 2024 American drama film directed and co-written by Samir Oliveros.
| The Luckiest Man in America | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Samir Oliveros |
| Screenplay by |
|
| Produced by | Amanda Freedman |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Pablo Lozano |
| Edited by | Sebastián Hernández |
| Music by | John Carroll Kirby |
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | |
Release date |
|
Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film's world premiere was scheduled at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.
Premise
editDepicts the 1984 scandal orchestrated by Michael Larson when he appeared on and won the game show Press Your Luck.
Cast
edit- Paul Walter Hauser as Michael Larson
- Walton Goggins as Peter Tomarken
- David Strathairn as Bill Carruthers
- Maisie Williams as Sylvia
- Haley Bennett
- Shamier Anderson as Chuck
- David Rysdahl
- Johnny Knoxville
- Brian Geraghty
- Patti Harrison
- Shaunette Renée Wilson
- James Wolk
Production
editIt was announced in May 2024 that the film, titled Press Your Luck, had entered post-production, with Paul Walter Hauser, Walton Goggins, David Strathairn and Maisie Williams among the cast announced.[2][3] Later, the film was retitled The Luckiest Man in America.[1]
Release
editThe film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.[1][4] That same month, IFC Films and Sapan Studio acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, planning to theatrically release it sometime in 2025.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Luckiest Man in America". TIFF. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (May 9, 2024). "Paul Walter Hauser Starring In Game Show Drama Press Your Luck; Walton Goggins, Maisie Williams & More Join Ensemble Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Ford, Lily (May 9, 2024). "Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Game Show Drama Feature Press Your Luck". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (June 18, 2024). "Toronto film festival world premieres to include 'Nightbitch', Elton John doc, 'The Wild Robot'". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ Lang, Brent (September 30, 2024). "IFC Films, Sapan Studios Buy Game Show Thriller 'The Luckiest Man in America' Following Toronto Film Festival Debut". Variety. Retrieved September 30, 2024.