Hawke and Crowe Headline Gritty 1933 Drama The Weight
Hold onto your hats, folks. A new period action drama, The Weight, is quietly dropping into theaters this September 18, and it's packing some serious star power. Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe lead the charge, bringing their considerable gravitas to a brutal 1933 Oregon-set tale of survival and desperation.
Directed by Padraic McKinley, The Weight plunges audiences into the harrowing world of Samuel Murphy. Torn from his daughter and forced into a harsh work camp, Murphy faces an impossible choice: smuggle gold through treacherous wilderness for a chance at early release. But betrayal festers within his crew, pushing him to question how far he'll go to reunite with his child.
Vertical Entertainment is handling the release, aiming to carve out a niche before the next wave of blockbusters hits. With Hawke and Crowe headlining a gritty narrative like this, The Weight could be a dark horse contender for fall viewing. Don't sleep on this one if you're craving a compelling, character-driven drama this autumn.
“With Hawke and Crowe bringing their gravitas to this gritty narrative, The Weight could be a dark horse contender for fall viewing.”
Catzye Take
This one feels like it came out of nowhere, but the casting alone makes it worth a look. It's a sharp contrast to the high-flying fantasy we usually cover, but a good drama is a good drama. Fans will want to watch if Vertical pushes it with marketing.
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