Heist 88
| Heist 88 | |
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 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Menhaj Huda |
| Written by | Dwayne Johnson-Cochran |
| Produced by | Cherelle George |
| Starring | Courtney B. Vance |
| Cinematography | Thomas M. Harting |
| Edited by | Tim Mirkovich |
| Music by | The Angel |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Heist 88 is a 2023 American crime drama film written by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran, directed by Menhaj Huda and starring Courtney B. Vance.[1]
Plot
Cast
- Courtney B. Vance as Jeremy Horne
- Keith David as Buddha Ray
- Keesha Sharp as Bree Newson
- Precious Way as Ladonna Page
- Nican Robinson as Rick Lewis
- Rebecca Spence as Harriet Weinstock
- Bentley Green as Marshall Green
- Mariah Gordon as Brandy
- Xavier Clyde as Danny Pugh
Production
Vance had been attached to the project since 2017.[2] Filming began in Chicago in August 2022.[3]
Release
The film was released on Paramount+ on September 29, 2023.[4][5][6]
Reception
The film has a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.[7]
J. Kim Murphy of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote, "It's a crime film that finds little joy in criminality, crammed with characters who've been backed into a corner, hindered by an overarching morality that doesn't match the material."[8]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 5, 2023). "'Heist 88' Moves To Showtime As Network Picks Up 'Seasoned' To Series, Passes On 'The Wood' & Cancels 'Ziwe' After 2 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 26, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Holloway, Daniel (November 27, 2017). "Courtney B. Vance's 'Heist 88' in the Works at FX". Variety. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ King, Aidan (August 25, 2022). "Courtney B. Vance To Lead Crime Drama Film 'Heist 88'". Collider. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 14, 2023). "'Heist 88' Trailer Sets Up Action-Packed Crime Drama Starring Courtney B. Vance". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Mishra, Shristy (September 14, 2023). "Courtney B. Vance Is a Coldblooded Criminal in First 'Heist 88' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Humphrey, Julia (September 28, 2023). "Courtney B. Vance Prepares to Rob a Bank in 'Heist 88' Sneak Peek [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ "Heist 88". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on January 1, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Murphy, J. Kim (September 29, 2023). "'Heist 88' Review: Courtney B. Vance Rounds Up a Crew for an Extremely Unimpressive Bank Robbery". Variety. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
External links
- Heist 88 at IMDb
- Heist 88 at Rotten Tomatoes