Cogan's Trade

Cogan's Trade
Directed by	Andrew Dominik
Produced by	Dede Gardner Brad Pitt Paula Mae Schwartz Steve Schwartz
Screenplay by	Andrew Dominik
Based on	Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins
Starring	Brad Pitt
Cinematography	Greig Fraser
Studio	Plan B Annapurna Productions 1984 Private Defense Contractors
Distributed by	The Weinstein Company
Country	United States
Language	English

Cogan's Trade is an upcoming American crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt. The film is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by George V. Higgins. The film is scheduled to be released in early 2012.

Synopsis

Jackie Cogan (Pitt) is a point man (a person who patrols ahead) for a hitman. Cogan begins investigating a heist of the mob's assets.^[1]

Cast

• Brad Pitt as Jackie Cogan
• James Gandolfini
• Richard Jenkins
• Bella Heathcote
• Vincent Curatola
• Ray Liotta
• Sam Shepard
• Scoot McNairy
• Ben Mendelsohn
• Linara Washington

Production

Cogan's Trade is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by George V. Higgins. The film is written and directed by Andrew Dominik. The project was first announced in November of 2010 when Brad Pitt was reported to be in talks for the lead role.^[2] Pitt joined the project the following month, and production was scheduled to begin in Louisiana in March of 2011.^[3] Additional roles were cast in early 2011.^[4]

Pre-production began in Louisiana in January of 2011,^[5] and filming was underway by March of 2011.^[6]

Release

Cogan's Trade is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2012.^[7] The Weinstein Company will distribute the film in the United States and Canada.^[8]

References

1. ^ "Cogan's Trade". ComingSoon.net. http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=71354. Retrieved May 17, 2011. 
2. ^ McNary, Dave (November 2, 2010). "Brad Pitt in talks for 'Cogan's Trade'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118026781. 
3. ^ McNary, Dave (December 30, 2010). Variety. Brad Pitt to star in 'Cogan's Trade'. 
4. ^
   • McNary, Dave (January 5, 2011). "Sam Rockwell circles 'Cogan's Trade'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118029767. 
   • Sneider, Jeff (February 8, 2011). "Richard Jenkins joins Pitt starrer 'Cogan's Trade'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118031744. 
   • Sneider, Jeff (February 16, 2011). "McNairy, Mendelsohn to star in 'Cogan's Trade'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118032452. 
5. ^ Scott, Mike (January 3, 2011). "Brad Pitt to return to New Orleans for thriller 'Cogan's Trade'". The Times-Picayune. http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2011/01/brad_pitt_to_return_to_new_orl.html. 
6. ^ "Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and family hit the French Quarter streets". The Times-Picayune. March 21, 2011. http://www.nola.com/celebrities/index.ssf/2011/03/brad_pitt_angelina_jolie_and_f.html. 
7. ^ Fernandez, Jay A. (February 15, 2011). "Ray Liotta Dealt Into 'Cogan's Trade'". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/risky-business/ray-liotta-dealt-cogans-trade-99777. 
8. ^ Fleming, Mike (January 11, 2011). "Weinstein Company Makes Distribution Deal For Brad Pitt Drama 'Cogan's Trade'". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/weinstein-company-makes-distribution-deal-for-brad-pitt-drama-cogans-trade/. 

External links

• Cogan's Trade at the Internet Movie Database