The Misfits - 2021

About The Misfits

The Misfits, released in 2021, is an action-thriller movie directed by Renny Harlin and written by James P. Vincent and Robert Henny. The plot revolves around a renegade named Richard Pace (Pierce Brosnan), who finds himself caught up with a group of unconventional thieves known as 'The Misfits.' These misfits, led by the enigmatic Ringo (Nick Cannon), are on a daring mission to steal millions of gold bars stored beneath a prison in the Middle East.

Making / Production

The movie was primarily filmed in the United Arab Emirates and Los Angeles, under the adept direction of Renny Harlin, known for his knack for action films. Despite shooting in the middle of a global pandemic, the filmmaking team managed to pull off an impressive feat with the production of The Misfits.

Actors

• Pierce Brosnan as Richard Pace: Plays the lead character, a master criminal who gets unwillingly pulled into a major heist. Brosnan’s charm and finesse add depth to his character.
• Tim Roth as Schultz: Roth plays the villainous Schultz with a calculating and cold demeanor.
• Nick Cannon as Ringo: As the leader of The Misfits, Cannon brings an energetic performance that commands every scene he's in.
• Jamie Chung as Violet: She plays an adept and agile fighter and is part of the Misfits group.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Misfits is Pierce Brosnan's return to the action genre after a considerable duration.
• A significant portion of the film was shot in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• Directing The Misfits was a change of pace for Renny Harlin who is known for directing action-heavy, high-stakes films.

Awards

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Quotes

• "Welcome to the world of Misfits." - Ringo
• "There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I like to dance on it." - Richard Pace

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Misfits theme" - A rousing score played during key action sequences.
• "Heist Music" - A tense, exciting piece used during the execution of the gold heist.