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Directed by | Terre Weisman |
Written by | Terre Weisman |
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Cinematography | Tim Banks |
Edited by | Luka Stojcic |
Music by | Mark Bachele |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Max Dagan is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Terre Weisman and starring Rob Morrow, Zachary Gordon, Jay Mohr, Jeff Ross, and Michael Madsen (in his final film role, released during his lifetime). Produced by Weisman and Barry Katz, the film follows guitarist Max Dagan (Gordon), who attempts to secure the release of his imprisoned, dying father Albert (Morrow). Lindsey Dresbach and Rob Brownstein appear in supporting roles.
Max Dagan had its world premiere at the Dances with Films film festival on June 30, 2024. Dresbach won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Boston Film Festival for her role in the film. [1]
Trying to get his dying father released from prison, rock band guitarist Max Dagan enlists the help of the daughter of the man his father killed.
Weisman self-financed Max Dagan and started writing the film in 2020, although production was stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2] In September 2022, Michael Madsen, Rob Morrow, and Jay Mohr were cast in the film. [3] Filming started the same month. [3]
Max Dagan premiered at the Dances with Films film festival on June 30, 2024, at the TCL Chinese Theatre. [4] [5]
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2024 | Boston Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Lindsey Dresbach | Won |
SoHo International Film Festival | Best Film | Terre Weisman | Won |