Heart of Champions

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Heart of Champions
File:Heart of Champions.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Mailer
Written byVojin Gjaja
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEdd Lukas
Music byJulian Scherle
Production
company
Construction Film
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release date
  • October 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6.4 million[1]
Box office$37,000[2]

Heart of Champions (also known as Pressure Point in Australia and the United Kingdom, and Swing in Germany, also its working title[3]) is a 2021 American sports drama film directed by Michael Mailer, from a screenplay by Vojin Gjaja. It stars Michael Shannon, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, David James Elliott and Ash Santos.

The film was released on October 29, 2021 by Vertical Entertainment.[4][5] The film follows the rowing team of a fictional Ivy League university as they aim to win the national championship under the tutelage of a new coach, a Vietnam veteran.

Production

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In May 2019, it was announced Michael Shannon had joined the cast of the film, with Howard Deutch directing from a screenplay by Vojin Gjaja, Shannon will also serve as a producer on the film.[6] In October 2019, Alexander Ludwig and Charles Melton joined the cast of the film, with Michael Mailer replacing Deutch as director.[7][8] In November 2019, David James Elliott joined the cast of the film.[9]

Principal photography began in Louisiana on November 2, 2019,[10][11] and concluded on December 3, 2019.[12] Louisiana State University served as a main set for the film.[13]

Release

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The film was released in select theatres on October 29, 2021 under a deal with Vertical Entertainment.[5][4] It also became available on VOD services on November 19, 2021.[14]

Critical reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 29% of 17 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.70/10.[15]

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