Here Are the Young Men
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Directed by | Eoin Macken |
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Based on | Here Are the Young Men by Rob Doyle |
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Cinematography | James Mather |
Edited by | Colin Campbell |
Music by | Ryan Potesta |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
Here Are the Young Men is a 2020 drama film written and directed by Eoin Macken, based on the novel of the same name by Irish writer Rob Doyle. It stars Dean-Charles Chapman, Finn Cole, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Travis Fimmel and Conleth Hill. The film had its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh on 11 July 2020. It was released in the United States on 27 April 2021, by Well Go USA Entertainment, and in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2021, by Signature Entertainment.
Cast
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Matthew Connolly
- Finn Cole as Joseph Kearney
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Jen
- Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Rez
- Conleth Hill as Mark Kearney
- Travis Fimmel as TV Presenter
- Emmett J. Scanlan as Homeless Man
- Chris Newman as Dwayne Kearney
- Ralph Ineson as Mr Landerton
- Susan Lynch as Lynn Connolly
- Lola Petticrew as Julie
- Noomi Rapace as Angel Dust
- Eoin Macken as Homeless American
Production
In August 2018, it was announced Dean-Charles Chapman, Finn Cole, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Conleth Hill and Lola Petticrew joined the cast of the film, with Eoin Macken directing from a screenplay by Macken and Rob Doyle, based upon the novel of the same name, written by Doyle. Richard Bolger, Noah Haeussner, Edwina Casey served as producers on the film, while Paul W. S. Anderson, Andrew Davies Gans, Conor Barry and Michael Raimondi served as executive producers under their Hail Mary Pictures and Union Entertainment Group banners, respectively.[2][3] In September 2018, Ralph Ineson and Susan Lynch joined the cast of the film.[4] In November 2019, it was announced Travis Fimmel had joined the cast of the film.[5] The title is a quote from the song "Decades" which closes the album Closer (1980) by Joy Division.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in August 2018 in Ireland.[7]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh on 11 July 2020.[8] In November 2020, Well Go USA Entertainment and Signature Entertainment acquired Irish, UK and US distribution rights to the film respectively.[9] It was released in the United States on 27 April 2021,[10] and the United Kingdom on 30 April 2021.[11]
Reception
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References
- ↑ "Here Are the Young Men". Galway Film Fleadh. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (August 3, 2018). "Anya Taylor-Joy, 'Game Of Thrones' Dean-Charles Chapman, Finn Cole To Star In 'Here Are The Young Men'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (August 3, 2018). "Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in Irish Drama 'Here Are the Young Men'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (September 21, 2018). "Ralph Ineson, Susan Lynch Join 'Here Are the Young Men' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ Kay, Jeremy (November 7, 2019). "'Vikings' star Travis Fimmel joins Arclight's title 'Here Are The Young Men' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ↑ Joy Division – Decades, retrieved March 13, 2022
- ↑ Macken, Eoin (August 2, 2018). "Today isn't any day. It's #herearetheyoungmen Day 1 is what it is......rock on ladies and gents....it's beginning..." Instagram.com. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ↑ "Here Are the Young Men". Galway Film Fleadh. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ↑ N’Duka, Amanda (November 19, 2020). "Well Go USA Acquires 'Here Are the Young Men'; Dark Star Boards 'PVT Chat'; Gravitas Nabs 'Take Me To Tarzana' – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ↑ "Poster And Trailer For HERE ARE THE YOUNG MEN Starring Anya Taylor-Joy". Rama Screen. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ↑ Sandwell, Ian (March 11, 2021). "First trailer for Peaky Blinders and Game of Thrones stars' new movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Here Are the Young Men (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved No Wikidata item connected to current page. Need qid or title argument..
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