About Arkansas

Arkansas is an American neo-noir crime thriller film, directed by Clark Duke. It follows the story of Kyle and Swin, two low-level drug runners working under an Arkansas-based drug kingpin named Frog, who they’ve never met. Their world gets turned upside down after a deal goes horribly wrong, and they find themselves directly dealing with Frog, who is less than pleased.

Making / Production

The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in 2020 and was later distributed by Lionsgate. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by John Brandon and the screenplay was written by Clark Duke and Andrew Boonkrong. Shot in various locations that capture the essence of the Southern United States, the film blends elements of crime and humor.

Actors

• Liam Hemsworth as 'Kyle': A low-level drug runner who is forced to step up in the ranks after a deal goes wrong. Hemsworth's performance is gritty and raw.
• Clark Duke as 'Swin': Duke plays the other half of the drug-running duo. He also directed the film.
• Vince Vaughn as 'Frog': Vaughn's portrayal of the ruthless, yet mysterious drug kingpin is compelling and adds an element of suspense to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Clark Duke's directorial debut.
• The movie is based on the novel of the same name by John Brandon.
• Vince Vaughn not only acts in the film but also serves as one of the producers.

Quotes

• "We're bottom feeders who make a fraction, living terrible lives." - Kyle
• "I'm Frog. You boys lost?" - Frog

Music, Soundtrack

• "St. Francis" by The Flaming Lips
• "Cosmic American Music" by Daniel Romano