Torn (2013 American film)
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| Directed by | Jeremiah Birnbaum |
| Screenplay by | Michael Richter |
| Story by | Marc Posner Michael Richter Jeremiah Birnbaum |
| Produced by | Jeremiah Birnbaum James C.E. Burke Michael Richter |
| Starring | Mahnoor Baloch Faran Tahir Dendrie Taylor John Heard |
| Cinematography | Sam Chase |
| Edited by | Bruce Cannon |
| Music by | Derek Bermel David Reid |
Production companies | Fog City Pictures Objective 49 Precept Productions |
| Distributed by | Brainstorm Media |
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Running time | 80 min |
| Countries | United States Pakistan |
| Language | English |
Torn is a 2013 drama film directed by Jeremiah Birnbaum and written by Michael Richter and starring Mahnoor Baloch, Faran Tahir, Dendrie Taylor and John Heard. The film was released on October 18, 2013.
Premise
[edit]The film is the story of two mothers Maryam (Mahnoor Baloch) and Lea (Dendrie Taylor) who are grieving over their dead teenage sons and then begin to wonder if the other's son wasn't responsible for their child's death.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Mahnoor Baloch as Maryam[2]
- Faran Tahir as Ali Munsif
- Sagar Parekh as Walter Munsif
- Dendrie Taylor as Lea
- John Heard as Detective Kalkowitz
- Patrick St. Esprit as Charles
- Jordan Parrott as Eddie
- Jeffrey Weissman as Mr. Angr
Production
[edit]Casting
[edit]In September 2012, different news announced the role of Pakistani actress Mahnoor Baloch, she'll debut in Hollywood film Torn by playing the role of a mother.[2]
Release
[edit]First trailer and poster was released on September 3, 2013.[3] Later a new trailer was released.[4]
The film was initially limited released on October 18, 2013 at Village East Cinema in New York City.
References
[edit]- ^ "'Torn' review: Mahnoor Baloch, Dendrie Taylor mourn and bond over dead sons". zap2it.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ^ a b Mursaleen, Yusra (16 August 2012). "Mahnoor Baloch to debut in Hollywood movie 'Torn'". brecorder.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ^ "Trailer & Poster For Post-9/11 Drama 'Torn'". indiewire.com. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ^ Dimako, Peter (11 September 2013). "New trailer for Jeremiah Birnbaum's TORN". upcoming-movies.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
External links
[edit]- 2013 films
- 2010s science fiction drama films
- American disaster films
- American science fiction drama films
- Films about terrorism
- Films set in 2013
- Films set in New York City
- Films shot in New York City
- American post-apocalyptic films
- 2013 drama films
- Pakistani science fiction drama films
- 2010s English-language films
- 2010s American films
- English-language science fiction drama films
- English-language Pakistani films