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'The Butler' Action-Thriller Finds International Buyers
16 May
Summary
- Action-thriller 'The Butler' starring Jean Reno sold to multiple territories.
- The film's plot centers on a veteran protecting an estate from mobsters.
- Key distributors acquired rights in Italy, Germany, and other regions.
The action-thriller 'The Butler,' starring Jean Reno and Tom Hollander, has secured a raft of new international sales. K5 International announced the deals, which include acquisitions by distributors in Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Additional sales to CIS, Benelux, Greece, and Turkey were also confirmed, with further agreements expected soon.
The film's narrative follows a retired World War I veteran, portrayed by Reno, who dedicates his life to quietly serving on a sprawling estate. His peaceful existence is shattered when a violent figure from his past emerges, transforming the household into a war zone.
Tom Hollander plays a dangerous Irish mobster determined to seize the palatial estate that Reno's character is sworn to protect. The conflict escalates after the estate's heir encounters trouble abroad with the mobster's associates.
Directed by Tom Edmunds, known for the comedy 'Dead in a Week,' 'The Butler' features a screenplay by Craig McInnes. The cast also includes Bobby Gilchrist and emerging talent Molly McCann.
