Outcast (2014 film)
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Directed by | Nick Powell |
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Written by | James Dormer |
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Music by | Guillaume Roussel |
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99 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
Budget | $25 million |
Box office | $4.8 million[2] |
Outcast is a 2014 American-Chinese-Canadian[3][4] action film directed by Nick Powell in his directorial debut and written by James Dormer.[5] It stars Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen, Liu Yifei, Ji Ke Jun Yi and Andy On.
The film was slated for release on September 26, 2014 in China but was postponed to April 3, 2015.[6][7][4][8] The film received negative reviews from critics.
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Plot
When the heir of the imperial throne becomes the target of assassination by his despised older brother, the young prince's only hope is the protection of his sister, and the reluctant aid of a war-weary Crusader, Jacob (Hayden Christensen), who must overcome his own personal demons and rally the assistance of the legendary Crusader-turned-bandit and Jacob's mentor, Gallain (Nicolas Cage) also known as the white ghost, to return the prince to his rightful place on the throne.
As the battle continues, Gallain protects the caves by killing off many of the soldier but is mortally wounded and dies. Jacobs appears and finds his mentor dead and fights off the eldest prince and kills him. [9]
Cast
- Hayden Christensen as Jacob
- Nicolas Cage as Gallain
- Liu Yifei as Lian
- Ji Ke Jun Yi as Mei
- Andy On as Shing
- Anoja Dias Bolt as Anika
- Byron Lawson as Captain Peng
Production
In 2013, the film was officially announced on the Arclight films website.
Filming
Principal photography started in April 2014 in the Yunnan province of China.
Release
Marketing
In July, the official poster was released on the Arclight films website and Hayden Christensen Fan site.
Box office
The film did not receive a theatrical release in the United States, but earned $3,860,000 in China and $979,761 in other territories for a worldwide total of $4,839,761.[2]
Critical reception
Outcast received unfavorable reviews from most critics. Rotten Tomatoes reports that 6% of 18 reviews were positive, with an average rating of 3.3/10.[10] On Metacritic, the film has a 33 out of 100 rating based on 7 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[11]
Sequel
On April 15, 2014, producer Jeremy Bolt announced plans for a sequel.[12]
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