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Veteran Hitman's Life Upended in Gareth Evans' Gritty Crime Drama 'A Colt Is My Passport'
4 Oct
Summary
- Gareth Evans, acclaimed director, is remaking the 1967 Japanese noir film 'A Colt Is My Passport'
- The new film follows a Vietnam veteran working as a contract killer in 1970s Detroit
- Production has already wrapped, with the release expected in the next 12 months
In a highly anticipated move, acclaimed director Gareth Evans is set to release a new gritty crime drama, 'A Colt Is My Passport', a remake of the 1967 Japanese noir film of the same name. The upcoming movie follows the story of a Vietnam veteran working as a contract killer in 1970s Detroit, whose life is turned upside down after he kills a major player in the "Motor City" criminal underworld.
While the original film was set in the world of Japanese yakuza, Evans' remake will transport the story to the gritty streets of 1970s Detroit, exploring the city's criminal underbelly. Screenwriter Chris Webb, who has collaborated extensively with Evans in the past, has adapted the story for the new setting.
Interestingly, production on 'A Colt Is My Passport' has already wrapped, with filming taking place at Great Point Studios in Cardiff and throughout South Wales. This means the highly anticipated crime drama could be hitting screens in the next 12 months or so, though the exact release date remains unknown.
Evans, known for his work on acclaimed action films like 'The Raid' and the 'Gangs of London' series, is set to bring his signature style and flair for gritty, visceral storytelling to this noir-inspired crime saga. Fans of the director's previous work can expect a thrilling, hard-hitting experience when 'A Colt Is My Passport' finally makes its debut.
