2023 American crime thriller film by John Swab
| Little Dixie | |
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 Festival release poster | |
| Directed by | John Swab |
| Written by | John Swab |
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| Cinematography | Will Stone |
| Edited by | Andrew Aaronson |
| Music by | David Sardy |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Little Dixie is a 2023 American crime thriller film written and directed by John Swab. It stars Frank Grillo, Eric Dane, Beau Knapp, Annabeth Gish, Peter Greene, Thomas Dekker, Mercedes Mason, and Maurice Compte.
The film premiered at the 2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam, and was released in select theaters and video on demand in the United States on February 3, 2023, by Paramount Pictures.
Premise
Ex-Special Forces operative Doc Alexander works as a fixer, upholding a secret truce between his old colleague, corrupt Governor of Oklahoma Richard Jeffs, and Mexican drug cartel head Lalo Prado, who helped get Jeffs elected. Jeffs breaks the truce with new tough-on-cartel crime policies, leading to the execution of Lalo's brother Juan during a police raid. Swearing revenge, Lalo sends his half-brother Cuco after Jeffs; Cuco kidnaps Doc's daughter Nell, demanding that Doc kill Jeffs and bring his head in exchange for her return.
Cast
- Frank Grillo as Doc Alexander
- Eric Dane as Governor Richard Jeffs
- Beau Knapp as Raphael "Cuco" Prado
- Annabeth Gish as Billie Riggs
- Peter Greene as Karl Roach
- Thomas Dekker as Clarke Moore
- Mercedes Mason as Julie Reed
- Maurice Compte as Lalo Miguel Prado
- Sofia Bryant as Nell Alexander
- Mark Ward as Misty
- Luis Da Silva as Juan Miguel Prado
- Sufe Bradshaw as Carla
- George Carroll as Texas Ranger William Autry
Production
Filming took place in Oklahoma, including Tulsa, Catoosa, Sand Springs, and Owasso, and wrapped in December 2021.
Release
In January 2022, Paramount Pictures acquired worldwide distribution rights to Little Dixie, with plans to release it in the second half of that year.
The film's world premiere was held at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on January 28, 2023. It was released in select theaters, on digital, and video on demand in the United States on February 3, 2023.
References
- ^ "Little Dixie". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- McDonnell, Brandy (February 2, 2023). "'Ida Red' filmmaker John Swab talks about putting out three movies this year". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2022). "Paramount Pictures Acquires Rights To John Swab's Action-Thriller 'Little Dixie' Starring Frank Grillo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Villei, Matt (February 3, 2023). "Frank Grillo and Eric Dane Are Not as Close Anymore in 'Little Dixie' Clip [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
External links
- Little Dixie at IMDb
| Films directed by John Swab | |
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- 2023 films
- 2023 crime thriller films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- American crime thriller films
- American films about revenge
- English-language crime thriller films
- Films about child abduction in the United States
- Films about corruption in the United States
- Films about father–daughter relationships
- Films about Mexican drug cartels
- Films directed by John Swab
- Films scored by David Sardy
- Films set in Oklahoma
- Films shot in Oklahoma
- Paramount Pictures films