Frontier Crucible

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Frontier Crucible
Directed byTravis Mills
Based onDesert Stake-Out
by Harry Whittington
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Maxime Alexandre
Production
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Frontier Crucible is an upcoming American western film directed by Travis Mills. It is based on the 1961 novel Desert Stake-Out by Harry Whittington.

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In October 2024, an adaptation of the 1961 western novel Desert Stake-Out by Harry Whittington was in development, with Travis Mills directing, and Thomas Jane, Armie Hammer, William H. Macy, Myles Clohessy, Eli Brown, Eddie Spears, Zane Holtz, Jonah Kagen, and Mary Stickley joining the cast. Principal photography began on November 22, 2024, in Monument Valley and Prescott, Arizona, with Maxime Alexandre serving as the cinematographer. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Wiseman, Andreas (October 29, 2024). "Thomas Jane To Headline Western 'Frontier Crucible' From 'Bone Tomahawk' Producer". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (October 30, 2024). "Armie Hammer Books Acting Return With Western 'Frontier Crucible'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (November 22, 2024). "William H. Macy Joins Thomas Jane & Armie Hammer In Western 'Frontier Crucible', Filming Underway". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 22, 2024.