Polanski comes to US | Movie News
Filmmaker Roman Polanski might still be in a spot of trouble, but at least his latest movie isn't still locked up.
Although the Oscar-winning director's legal entanglements and controversy continue, his next film THE GHOST WRITER will be doing something he's been unable to do himself for decades: visit the USA.
Summit, the company behind the sparkly/shirtless sensation NEW MOON, has agreed to distribute the film in North America, with a planned release "during the first half of 2010".
The thriller "tells the story of a former British Prime Minister, Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), who is holed up on an island off the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. in midwinter, writing his memoirs. When his long-standing aide drowns, a professional ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) is sent out to help him finish the book. The anonymous ghost writer is quickly drawn into a political and sexual intrigue involving Lang’s wife, Ruth (Olivia Williams) and his aide (Kim Cattrall). Hanging over Lang is the threat of a war crimes trial and a mysterious secret from his past that threatens to jeopardize international relations. The cast also includes Jim Belushi, Robert Pugh and Tom Wilkinson."
Source: Summit
Extra Tidbit: Is Polanski's current predicament just karma for appearing in RUSH HOUR 3? Or for hiring the star of "According to Jim"?
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4:12AM on 12/13/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As far as the film? Brosnan and McGregor are cool, but Kim Cattrall and Jim Belushi??? Raiding the bargain bin of the local Blockbuster Video, are we?
9:48PM on 12/13/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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You may think that the mother was irresponsible and that the victim shouldn't have lied, her punishment did not fit her sins. What Polanski did was very, very wrong and he has to be tried for it!
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You see, that's the reason for strict liability. It is to protect the children. Adults should be more careful because...well, they are adults.
You see, that's the reason for strict liability. It is to protect the children. Adults should be more careful because...well, they are adults.
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And offspring311 clearly doesn't understand the term, "understatement."
And offspring311 clearly doesn't understand the term, "understatement."
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ah hilarious.
ah hilarious.
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Oh and P.S. this is how the court system works: Polanski is found guilty and his lawyer and the prosecutor make a deal to plead for a lesser sentence. The Judge does not in any way, shape or form have to accept any plea. When Polanski found out the judge wasn't going to accept it..he baild. Now, he's a HollyWood Hero.
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