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Deep Cover

Synopsis

A down-on-their-luck trio of wannabe improv comedians are recruited to go undercover and bust petty criminals, but when one decides to go off book, they will have to “yes and…” their way out of an escalating London gang war in this fast-paced action comedy.
Official Selection SXSW London Film Festival 2025 - World premiere
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2025 - International premiere

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
109 min
Director
Tom Kingsley
Producer
Colin Trevorrow, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald
Co-Producer
Annys Hamilton, Tom Dennison
Executive Producer
Nik Bower, Ben Ross, Riyoko Tanaka
Editor
Mark Williams
Screenwriter
Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow, Ben Ashenden, Alexander Owen
Director of Photography
Will Hanke
Composer
Daniel Pemberton
Principal cast
Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed, Paddy Considine

Genre

Action Comedy

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Metronome Film Company (UK,US)

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