Apache Junction (film)

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Apache Junction
Directed byJustin Lee
Written byJustin Lee
Produced by
  • Justin Lee
  • Daemon Hillin
Starring
CinematographyLogan Fulton
Edited byEamon Long
Music byChristopher Cano
Eduardo Olguin
Production
companies
  • Origo Financial Services
  • Film Bridge International
  • TB Films
  • Benetone Films
  • Hillin Entertainment
Distributed by Saban Films
Lionsgate
Release date
  • September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)
Running time
94 minutes
CountriesUnited States
Thailand
LanguageEnglish

Apache Junction is a 2021 Thai-American Western action adventure crime film written and directed by Justin Lee and starring Stuart Townsend, Trace Adkins, Scout Taylor-Compton and Thomas Jane.

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Cast

Release

The film was released on September 24, 2021. [1] [2] [3]

Reception

Joe Leydon of Variety gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Stuart Townsend and Scout Taylor-Compton are well-cast as archetypical Western characters while Trace Adkins again demonstrates commanding on-screen presence." [4]

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References

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  2. Oddo, Marco Vito (August 29, 2021). "'Apache Junction' Trailer Promises a Wild West Story With Thomas Jane and Country Legend Trace Adkins". Collider. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  3. Boone, John (August 25, 2021). "Trace Adkins Rules Over a Town of Outlaws in 'Apache Junction' Trailer (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  4. Leydon, Joe (September 23, 2021). "'Apache Junction' Review: Another Satisfyingly Old-Fashioned Oater From 'Badland' Helmer Justin Lee". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2022.