Cut Bank (HBO)

About Cut Bank (HBO)

"Cut Bank" is a gripping thriller that takes you to the small town of Cut Bank, Montana. The film unravels around a young man named Dwayne McLaren, portrayed by Liam Hemsworth, who dreams of escaping the small town and making a life for himself and his girlfriend, but causes a whirlwind of unexpected chaos in the process.

Making / Production

Directed by Matt Shakman, the film is a brilliant depiction of the claustrophobia and restlessness that can manifest in small-town life. It was produced by Laura Rister, Edward Zwick, Mickey Barold, Dan Cohen, and Mark Manuel, and the screenplay was authored by Roberto Patino, who effectively captured the dark humor and suspense of small-town life turned upside down.

Actors

• Liam Hemsworth as Dwayne McLaren: The leading man, Hemsworth convincingly portrays a restless young man desperate to escape his humdrum life.
• Teresa Palmer as Cassandra Steeley: Palmer gives a warm performance as Dwayne's lovable and supportive girlfriend, who dreams of a brighter future.
• John Malkovich as Sheriff Vogel: Malkovich excelled in his role as the town's Sheriff who is challenged by unexpected murder.
• Billy Bob Thornton as Big Stan Steeley: Thornton plays Cassandra's father, effectively potraying the complexities of a protective father and businessman.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was filmed in Edmonton, Alberta, posing as Cut Bank, Montana.
• This film marks Matt Shakman's feature film directorial debut; he is known for his work directing TV shows like "Fargo" and "Game of Thrones".
• Despite being a thriller, the film is filled with dark humorous elements that lend a unique tone to the storytelling.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, perfect just ain't enough." - Dwayne McLaren
• "First things first. Let's go find this poor son of a bitch." - Sheriff Vogel
• "Cut Bank, MT? coldest spot in the nation... kinda makes you wonder, don't it?" - Cassandra Steeley

Music, Soundtrack

• "Cut Bank, MT" - Hugo Friedhofer
• "Can't Take the Montana Out of the Man"- Cathy Faber
• "What a Little Love Can Do"- Bruce Roberts