Wanted Man (film)

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Wanted Man
Wanted man film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Dolph Lundgren
Written by
Produced by
  • Dolph Lundgren
  • Craig Baumgarten
Starring
CinematographyJoe M. Han
Edited byDarren C. Bui
Music bySacha Chaban
Production
companies
Distributed by Quiver Distribution
Release date
  • January 19, 2024 (2024-01-19)
Running time
85 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Wanted Man is a 2024 American action film starring and directed by Dolph Lundgren, who also wrote the screenplay with Michael Worth. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

The film was released by Quiver Distribution in select theaters and on video on demand in the United States on January 19, 2024.

Cast

Production

Filming

Principal photography took place in Las Cruces, New Mexico in May 2022. [5]

Release

In November 2023, Quiver Distribution acquired North American distribution rights to the film, scheduling it for a simultaneous release in select theatres and on video on demand on January 19, 2024. [6]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 9% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.7/10. [7]

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