Jade (2024 film)

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Jade
Directed by James Bamford
Written byGlenn Ennis
Lynn Colliar
Produced byRoy Scott MacFarland
Sam Levine
Starring Mickey Rourke
Mark Dacascos
Katherine McNamara
Shaina West
Release date
  • June 24, 2024 (2024-06-24)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jade is a 2024 American action thriller film written by Glenn Ennis and Lynn Colliar, directed by James Bamford and starring Mickey Rourke, Mark Dacascos, Katherine McNamara and Shaina West.

Contents

Plot

Cast

Production

In June 2021, it was announced that Rourke and Dacascos were cast in the film. [1] In March 2022, it was announced that McNamara was added to the cast and that filming occurred in Albuquerque, New Mexico. [2]

Release

The film was released digitally on June 24, 2024. [3]

Reception

Leslie Felperin of The Guardian awarded the film three stars out of five. [4]

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References

  1. Frater, Patrick (June 9, 2021). "Mickey Rourke, Mark Dacascos to Star in 'Jade' for Stuntman-Director James Bamford (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. Grobar, Matt (March 14, 2022). "'Shadowhunters' Star Katherine McNamara Joins Mickey Rourke In James Bamford's Action Film 'Jade'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. Phelan, Zehra (June 13, 2024). "Trailer drops for full-throttle actioner 'Jade'". HeyUGuys. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. Felperin, Leslie (June 18, 2024). "Jade review – big hair and high kicks from the new Foxy Brown". The Guardian. Retrieved November 10, 2024.