Gully (film)
Gully is a 2019 American coming-of-age crime drama film directed by Nabil Elderkin, from a screenplay by Marcus J. Guillory.[2][3] The film stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Charlie Plummer, Jacob Latimore, Jonathan Majors, John Corbett, Amber Heard, and Terrence Howard.
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Directed by | Nabil Elderkin |
Written by | Marcus J. Guillory |
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Cinematography | Adriano Goldman |
Edited by | Damion Clayton |
Music by | Dan Heath |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Gully had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019, and was released internationally on June 4, 2021, by Paramount Pictures.
Plot
Cast
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Jesse
- Charlie Plummer as Nicky
- Jacob Latimore as Calvin
- Jonathan Majors as Greg
- Amber Heard as Joyce
- Terrence Howard as Mr. Christmas
- Zoe Renee as Keisha
- Chastity Dotson as Angela
- Chris Gann as Barett
- Kashton Moore as Terry
- John Corbett as Charlie
- Mo McRae as Otis
Additionally, Travis Scott makes a cameo appearance in the film.[4]
Production
In March 2018, it was announced Charlie Plummer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jacob Latimore, Alice Eve and Jonathan Majors had joined the cast of the film, with Nabil Elderkin directing from a screenplay by Marcus J. Guillory. Brad Feinstein, Tom Butterfield, Ben Pugh, Corey Smyth and Alex Georgiou will produce the film, while Joseph F. Ingrassia, Gabriela Revilla Lugo, Andy Brunskill, Kweku Mandela and Mattia Bogianchino will executive produce the film, under Feinstein’s Romulus Entertainment banner.[5] That same month, Amber Heard joined the cast of the film.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in March 2018.
Soundtrack
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Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
Released | June 4, 2021 |
Genre | Hip-hop |
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Producer | Various |
Gully (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2019 film Gully that was released on June 4, 2021 by Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment. The album contains performances by 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, ScHoolboy Q, B-Real, Don Toliver, Miguel, Snoh Aalegra, Gary Clark Jr., Sleepy Rose, Mike Will Made-It, 2 Chainz, and Dua Lipa.[7] A song by Travis Scott titled "Knife" was originally meant to appear on the soundtrack but was cut due to sampling issues, however, a snippet of the song is played during the film.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Betrayed" (performed by 21 Savage) | 3:12 |
2. | "Blacks N Mexicans" (performed by Ty Dolla $ign, ScHoolboy Q and B-Real) | 2:46 |
3. | "Won’t Stop" (performed by Don Toliver) | 2:51 |
4. | "Violemt Dreams" (performed by Miguel) | 3:27 |
5. | "Murderer" (performed by Buddy) | 2:39 |
6. | "Troubled Waters" (performed by Snoh Aalegra) | 3:01 |
7. | "We Stay Up" (performed by Gary Clark Jr.) | 3:44 |
8. | "Posed To Be" (performed by Sleepy Rose, Mike Will Made-It, and 2 Chainz) | 2:47 |
9. | "Can They Hear Us" (performed by Dua Lipa) | 3:50 |
Total length: | 26.17 |
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 27, 2019.[8] In September 2020, Vertical Entertainment and Paramount Pictures acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[9]
On May 21, 2021, Paramount Pictures released a trailer for the film.[10] It was released internationally on June 4, 2021.[11]
References
- "Gully". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- "Exclusive: Nabil Elderkin Talks Gritty New Film 'GULLY'". Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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- Kroll, Justin (March 29, 2018). "Amber Heard to Star With Charlie Plummer in Drama 'Gully' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- Shanfeld, Ethan (June 3, 2021). "Soundtrack to 'Gully' Film Featuring Travis Scott Includes Music by Dua Lipa, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, More (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- Hayes, Dale (March 5, 2019). "Tribeca Film Festival Unveils Feature Lineup, With Screen Time For John DeLorean, Muhammad Ali, Chelsea Manning". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 8, 2020). "Paramount Takes Home Entertainment & TV Rights To Three Romulus Movies, Including Margot Robbie's 'Dreamland'". Deadline. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- "GULLY - Official Trailer - Paramount Movies". May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021 – via YouTube.
- "Exclusive new photos from the biggest summer movies". USA Today. May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.