The Luckiest Man in America
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| Directed by | Samir Oliveros |
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| Produced by | Amanda Freedman |
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| Cinematography | Pablo Lozano |
| Edited by | Sebastián Hernández |
| Music by | John Carroll Kirby |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Luckiest Man in America is a 2024 American drama film directed and co-written by Samir Oliveros.
The film's world premiere was scheduled at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.
Premise
[edit]Depicts 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
[edit]It 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
[edit]The 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.