Paradox Effect

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Paradox Effect
Paradox Effect Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Scott Weintrob
Written bySamuel Bartlett
Andrea Iervolino
Ferdinando Dell'Omo
Produced byAndrea Iervolino
Richard Salvatore
Danielle Maloni
Bret Saxon
Jeff Bowler
Starring
CinematographyTobia Sempi
Edited byMarco Perez
Music byMokadelic
Production
company
Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
Distributed by Gravitas Ventures
Release dates
  • October 31, 2023 (2023-10-31)(Rome Film Festival)
  • September 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)(United States)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Paradox Effect is a 2023 American action film written by Samuel Bartlett, Andrea Iervolino and Ferdinando Dell'Omo, directed by Scott Weintrob and starring Olga Kurylenko, Harvey Keitel and Alice Astons.

Contents

After witnessing a murder, an ex-junkie is forced to cooperate with the killer to save her daughter's life. She must fight time, the police and the criminal underworld to save the only person who means something to her.

Cast

Production

In December 2022, it was announced that Keitel and Kurylenko were cast in the film. [1] In January 2023, it was announced that filming occurred in Italy. [2]

Release

The film premiered at the 2023 Rome Film Festival. [3] The film was released on video on demand on September 24, 2024. [4]

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References

  1. Grobar, Matt (December 21, 2022). "Harvey Keitel & Olga Kurylenko To Topline Action-Thriller 'Paradox Effect'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  2. Vivarelli, Nick (January 12, 2023). "Meredith Mickelson, Talia Asseraf, Enjy Kiwan Join 'Paradox Effect' Cast as Shooting Starts in Italy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  3. "Director Scott Weintrob Celebrates The Successful Premiere of "Paradox Effect"". Shoot . October 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  4. "Harvey Keitel Terrorizes Olga Kurylenko in 'Paradox Effect' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider . August 6, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.