American Hangman

About American Hangman

'American Hangman' is a 2019 thriller film directed and written by Wilson Coneybeare. The movie is a suspenseful tale that revolves around a kidnapping that is broadcast live on social media. A twisted game of trial by media results, pushing the boundaries of real-time reporting and ethical journalism.

Making / Production

The film, produced by 'Hangman Films', made great efforts to combine the elements of a thrilling drama with social media sensation. Wilson Coneybeare, the director, intricately weaves the narrative to keep the audience gripped throughout. Hence, the production focused heavily on the technical aspects of filming to ensure the real-time broadcast feel was authentic.

Actors

• Donald Sutherland as Judge Straight - Donald Sutherland portrayed the role of a retired judge in a brilliantly convincing manner, bringing depth and gravitas to the character.
• Vincent Kartheiser as Henry David Cole - Vincent Kartheiser played the captor who forces the judge into a live broadcast trial, proving an enthralling villain.
• Oliver Dennis as Ron - Oliver Dennis provided an outstanding performance as one of the viewers hooked to the live broadcast.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was predominantly shot in Toronto, Canada.
• The film's plot is a striking commentary on the current digital era and the influence of social media.
• Despite its crime-thriller genre, American Hangman heavily revolves around court room drama elements.

Awards

As of the time of writing, the film has not received any notable awards.

Quotes

• "We're not murderers, no matter what the police say. We're broadcasters." -Henry David Cole
• "Truth is, always stranger than fiction." -Judge Straight
• "We're both prisoners here, in our own way." -Henry David Cole

Music, Soundtrack

• While the film does not have a distinctive soundtrack, it uses ambient noise and diegetic sounds effectively to heighten the suspense and drama of the storytelling.