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Driver & Teller Face Russian Mafia in New Thriller
10 Aug
Summary
- Film features Adam Driver and Miles Teller as brothers entangled with the mafia.
- Premiered at Cannes with a 10-minute standing ovation.
- Scheduled for theatrical release on November 13.
James Gray's "Paper Tiger," starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson, is set to captivate audiences this fall. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it reportedly received a lengthy standing ovation, and is also slated to open the New York Film Festival. This thriller marks Gray's return to feature filmmaking since 2022.
The movie plunges into 1980s New York City, following two brothers, played by Driver and Teller, as they become involved with the Russian mafia. Johansson portrays Teller's wife in the ensemble cast. "Paper Tiger" is described as a tense suspense exercise and a warmhearted study of family dynamics.
Neon is distributing "Paper Tiger," with a release date set for November 13. The film is considered one of the most anticipated releases of the fall season, showcasing Gray's versatile directorial talent.
