Uwe Boll’s ‘First Shift’ Acquired by Quiver Distribution Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comEd Meza @edmezavar Quiver Distribution has picked up Uwe Boll’s crime drama “First Shift” for the U.S., Canada and selected international territories.
The pic, which stars Kristen Renton (“Sons of Anarchy”) and Gino Anthony Pesi (“Shades of Blue”) as two mismatched New York City cops forced to work as partners, has also sold in Eastern Europe, Benelux, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Turkey and the Baltics.
Intertwining elements of “a classic road movie with the raw intensity of a police drama,” the film follows the detectives on a brutal trip through the bustling streets of New York City and into the depths of their own reality and soul.
It’s “a heart-racing crime drama that takes you on an action-packed journey through the life of law enforcement officers,” Boll noted. “We are incredibly excited to be teaming up with Uwe Boll once again,” said Quiver Distribution co-presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. “‘First Shift’ is a thrilling crime drama that shows the realities of life as a cop in New York City, and features terrific performances from leads Gino Anthony Pesi and Kristen Renton.” Added Boll: “I’m thrilled to join forces with Quiver Distribution to bring ‘First Shift’ to audiences in North America.
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