Panama (2022 film)

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Panama
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Mark Neveldine
Screenplay by
Story byWilliam Barber
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPedro Juan Lopez
Edited byChristopher Cibelli
Music byMick Fury
Production
companies
Distributed by Saban Films
Release date
  • March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
Running time
95 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Panama is a 2022 action thriller film directed by Mark Neveldine and starring Cole Hauser and Mel Gibson. [2] [3] It was released in the United States on March 18, 2022 by Saban Films. [4]

Contents

Plot

When the U.S. is on the brink of invading Panama, a former marine, Becker, is hired by a CIA operative, Stark, for a top secret arms trade mission. Alone and among the most dangerous arms dealers, Becker learns the true nature of political power.

Cast

Production

The project was first announced in 2014 with Daniel Adams directing from a script he co-wrote with William Barber. [8] In 2019, Morgan Freeman and Frank Grillo were attached to star in the film, with Adams still on board to direct. [9] In 2020, it was announced that Mel Gibson and Cole Hauser will star in the film, with Mark Neveldine replacing Adams as director. [10]

Principal photography commenced in December 2020 in Puerto Rico. [11] [12] The film was shot in 14 days over the course of 3 weeks. [13] [14]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 7% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 2.60/10. [15]

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