The Toronto International Film Festival has selected director David Dobkin’s drama “The Judge” as its opening night film on Sept. 4.
The Warner Bros.-Village Roadshow release stars Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shepard and Billy Bob Thornton.
“The Judge” had been announced Tuesday as a world premiere at the festival’s unveiling of most of its lineup, then was elevated to the opening slot on Friday.
“The stars aligned and we are thrilled to announce that we will kick off the festival with The Judge,” said Piers Handling, the fest’s director and CEO. “David Dobkin has delivered a moving, textured story about family, duty and the way we remember our past. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to this year’s event.”
Downey portrays a big city lawyer who returns to his childhood home where his estranged...
The Warner Bros.-Village Roadshow release stars Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shepard and Billy Bob Thornton.
“The Judge” had been announced Tuesday as a world premiere at the festival’s unveiling of most of its lineup, then was elevated to the opening slot on Friday.
“The stars aligned and we are thrilled to announce that we will kick off the festival with The Judge,” said Piers Handling, the fest’s director and CEO. “David Dobkin has delivered a moving, textured story about family, duty and the way we remember our past. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to this year’s event.”
Downey portrays a big city lawyer who returns to his childhood home where his estranged...
- 7/25/2014
- by Dave McNary
- Variety - Film News
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