By Liz Lopez
Global Action Hero, Liam Neeson, Stars in the Action Thriller, The Marksman
Oscar® nominee Liam Neeson is Jim Hanson, a former Marine turned rancher who defies the law to save a young boy’s life from a group of merciless cartel assassins in the suspenseful and powerful action-packed film, THE MARKSMAN, that arrived in theaters January 15th of this year. It is now available to own for the first time on Digital April 27, 2021 and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on May 11, 2021 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
From Open Road Films and Briarcliff Entertainment, THE MARKSMAN is a tense thriller that follows one man and the boy he promised to protect on a dangerous cat-and-mouse race across the United States. It leaves audiences on the edge of their seat from start to finish. The film is directed by Academy Award® nominee Robert Lorenz (American Sniper, Mystic River) and showcases remarkable performances by Neeson (Taken franchise, The Grey) and the film’s supporting cast including Katheryn Winnick (The Dark Tower, “Big Sky”), Juan Pablo Raba (Peppermint, “Narcos”), Teresa Ruiz (“Narcos: Mexico,” “Here on Earth”) and Jacob Perez (Papa Bear, Willy Goes Way Back). Featuring never-before-seen bonus content with cast and crew, THE MARKSMAN on digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes piece that dives deeper into the deadly cross-country road trip of the captivating story.
Ex-Marine and hardened Arizona rancher Jim Hanson (Neeson) simply wants to be left alone as he tries to make a living on an isolated stretch of borderland. But everything changes when he witnesses 11-year-old migrant Miguel (Perez) and his mother (Ruiz) fleeing from a band of assassins sent by a ruthless drug cartel. After being caught in a shoot-out, Miguel’s mother begs Jim to take her son to the safety of their family in Chicago. Defying law-enforcement, Jim and Miguel hit the road and slowly begin to forge an unlikely friendship, while the cartel’s relentless assassins blaze a bloody trail, hot on their heels.
BONUS FEATURES ON Blu-ray™, DVD and DIGITAL (Run Time: 1 hour, 48 minutes):
THE MAKING OF THE MARKSMAN – Filmmakers and cast discuss the richness of the story and characters, as well as their experiences working with legendary actor Liam Neeson.
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FILMMAKERS and CAST
Directed By: Robert Lorenz and Written By: Chris Charles & Danny Kravitz and Robert Lorenz
Edited By: Luis Carballar
Music Supervisor: Laura Katz, Music By: Sean Callery, Music Services Provided By: Cutting Edge
Costume Designer: Peggy Stamper, Production Designer: Charisse Cardenas, Director of Photography: Mark Patten, BSC
Cast: Liam Neeson, Jacob Perez, Katheryn Winnick, Juan Pablo Raba, Teresa Ruiz
Casting By: Marisol Roncali and Chelsea Ellis Bloch, C.S.A.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD (Available May 11, 2021):
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1
Rating: PG-13 for violence, some bloody images and brief strong language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Latin American Spanish subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™ (Available May 11, 2021):
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2:39.1
Rating: PG-13 for violence, some bloody images and brief strong language
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Latin American Spanish subtitles
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content
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Source: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment