Dead Reckoning (2020 film)

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Dead Reckoning
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Digital release cover
Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak
Written by
Produced by
  • Mark Donadio
  • Miriam Marcus
  • Andrzej Bartkowiak
  • K. Jeffrey Bowler
Starring
CinematographyVern Nobles Jr.
Edited byCody Miller
Music by Sean Murray
Production
companies
  • Pulse Rate Production
  • Moody Independent
  • Productivity Media
  • Motion Picture Exchange
Distributed by Shout! Studios
Release date
  • November 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dead Reckoning is a 2020 American action thriller film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. The film stars KJ Apa, India Eisley, Scott Adkins and James Remar. It was released on video on demand on November 13, 2020. [1] [2] The film was shot in 2016, under the original title Altar Rock. [3] [4]

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Plot

During a picturesque summer on the Nantucket coast, Niko and Tillie are living the dream of a summer romance. However, when Niko's terrorist brother comes to the United States, Niko must pit himself against his own family in order to protect the woman he loves and thousands of innocent people.

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References

  1. Hermanns, Grant (October 15, 2020). "Dead Reckoning Trailer: K.J. Apa Leads Indie Action-Thriller". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. K. Arnold, Justin (October 15, 2020). "Action Thriller 'Dead Reckoning' Heads Home Nov. 13". Media Play News. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  3. "Indie film 'Altar Rock' to begin shooting in Duxbury". Boston Globe. July 13, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  4. Pedersen, Erik (July 13, 2016). "India Eisley Joins KJ Apa In 'Altar Rock'; Sydney Park & Scott Adkins Also Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 16, 2020.