The Boat Builder

2015 American film
  • November 6, 2015 (2015-11-06) (Fort Lauderdale)
Running time
88 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

The Boat Builder is a 2015 American independent drama film directed by Arnold Grossman and starring Christopher Lloyd and Jane Kaczmarek.[1][2][3][4] It is Grossman's directorial debut.[5][6][7] It is based on a novel by Grossman.[8]

Premise

An embittered old mariner and an unwanted young orphan form an unlikely bond building a boat.

Cast

  • Christopher Lloyd as Abner
  • Jane Kaczmarek as Katherine
  • David Lascher as Charles
  • Jeffrey Weissman as Bud
  • Rachel Resheff as Ruth
  • Derek Stefan as Officer Grigsby
  • Joseph John Schirle as Duffy
  • Heather Mathieson as Jean
  • Apeksha Pradhan as Insurance Agent
  • Tekola Cornetet as Rick

Production

Part of The Boat Builder film set near Pacifica State Beach

Bruce Dern was initially considered for the role of Abner.[9]

The film was shot in the San Francisco Bay Area.[9] The sound recording of the film occurred in Colorado.[10]

Release

The film made its worldwide premiere at the 30th Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on November 6, 2015.[11]

References

  1. ^ Wenzel, John (29 October 2015). "Denver Film Festival 2015: What to expect, what's got buzz". The Denver Post. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. ^ Perlman, Jake (13 August 2014). "Casting Net: Gal Gadot to play Ryan Reynolds' wife in 'Criminal'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. ^ Martin, Annie (15 October 2015). "Christopher Lloyd would 'love' to do 'Back to the Future 4'". United Press International. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  4. ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (4 November 2015). "Interview: Christopher Lloyd Talks Indie 'The Boat Builder,' The Power Of Laurence Olivier, And More". IndieWire. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  5. ^ Wolf, Stephanie (1 November 2015). "Denver's Arnold Grossman Shifts From Author To Director With 'The Boat Builder'". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  6. ^ Kilday, Gregg (13 August 2014). "Christopher Lloyd Starring in Indie Film 'The Boat Builder'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  7. ^ Sneider, Jeff (13 August 2014). "Christopher Lloyd, Jane Kaczmarek to Star in Indie Drama 'The Boat Builder'". TheWrap. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  8. ^ Bartlett, Jean (23 September 2017). "Hollywood sneaks in and out of Pacifica". The Mercury News. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  9. ^ a b Wenzel, John (11 November 2015). "38th Denver Film Festival: "The Boat Builder" director Arnold Grossman fulfills lifelong dream". The Denver Post. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Colorado Film Industry On The Rise". KCNC-TV. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  11. ^ Barrera, Sandra (20 October 2015). "Stars of "Back to the Future Part II." Where are they now?". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 29 December 2017.

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