About The Virtuoso

"The Virtuoso" is a suspense thriller released in 2021. It is set in the unpredictable world of international assassins, weaving a twisted story of tense standoffs and dark secrets. It is directed by Nick Stagliano and decoded mainly in the US.

As the movie plot thickens, our mysterious protagonist, known only as The Virtuoso (Anthony Hopkins), is sent on a mission by his mentor to track down and eliminate a rogue hitman. Throughout the mission, the Virtuoso navigates through a maze of deception and betrayal, leading to an intense showdown with an unexpected adversary.

Making / Production

The Virtuoso is directed by Nick Stagliano, produced by Keith Lucas and John Walkiewicz and features an original screenplay by James C. Wolf. The skillful cinematography is accomplished by Frank Prinzi and the film is distributed by Lionsgate.

Actors

• Anthony Hopkins as 'The Mentor' - Anthony Hopkins crafts a layered portrayal of a seasoned mentor guiding his protégé on the dark path of the underworld.
• Abbie Cornish as 'The Waitress' - Abbie delivers a captivating performance depicting not only an unsuspecting waitress but also a key character in revealing secrets.
• Anson Mount as 'The Virtuoso' - Anson Mount offers a compelling portrayal of a professional cold-blooded hitman wrestling with his conscience and professionalism.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film features a German Shepherd named 'Grey', who is also Anson Mount's (The Virtuoso) actual pet in real life.
• Despite being set in an undefined small town, most of the filming took place in Northeastern Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains region.

Quotes

• "There's no history. No family. Just a pawn on a chessboard." - Anthony Hopkins as 'The Mentor'.
• "Something I can help you with sir?" - Abbie Cornish as 'The Waitress'.
• "The perfect pawn is never aware of the real game." - Anson Mount as 'The Virtuoso'.

Music, Soundtrack

• 'The Virtuoso' uses a subtle and moody score to amplify the tension. The original score is composed by Brooke and Will Blair.
• Besides the original score, the film also features songs by artists like Califone and Jim James.