A Bit of Bad Luck

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A Bit of Bad Luck
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Directed byJohn Fuhrman
Written byJohn Fuhrman
Story byJohn Fuhrman
Produced byMykel Dennis
Stephen J. Lineweaver
Gerrarda O’Beirne
Starring Cary Elwes
CinematographyMatthew Irving
Edited bySandra Granovsky
Music by David Buckley
Release date
  • April 17, 2014 (2014-04-17)(Boston)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A Bit of Bad Luck is a 2014 American thriller comedy film written and directed by John Fuhrman and starring Cary Elwes. [1] [2] It is set in Seattle, and was filmed in Seattle and Morton, Washington. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Scheck, Frank (18 May 2016). "'A Bit of Bad Luck': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. Rechtshaffen, Michael (12 May 2016). "Elwes has 'Bad Luck' to be miscast in satirical misfire". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  3. "132 movies where Seattle is the co-star, from 'Sleepless' to lesser known flicks". Seattle Post-Intelligence. May 4, 2017.
  4. "Feature Film 'A Bit of Bad Luck' Wraps Shooting in Seattle and Morton". official blog. City of Seattle Office of Economic Development. December 18, 2012.