RocknRolla (2008)
RocknRolla was the link movie connecting Kick-Ass and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Linked through Mark Strong and Thandiwe Newton.
Both Mark Strong and Thandiwe Newton appeared in RocknRolla.
About RocknRolla
"A story of sex, thugs and rock 'n roll."
When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London's criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice.
Directed by Guy Ritchie
Written by Guy Ritchie
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Score by Steve Isles
The United Kingdom edition soundtrack mixes rock and punk selections, featuring The Clash's "Bankrobber", The Subways' "Rock & Roll Queen", The Hives' "The Stomp", Lou Reed's "The Gun", and includes the track "Ruskies" credited to Steve Isles.
Movie trivia
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Filming began in London on 19 June 2007; two scenes were shot at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire — the opening on the grass tennis courts and a round of golf on the 21st green.
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The production was shot on the Arriflex D-20 digital camera.
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A scheduling conflict prevented Jason Statham from being cast, despite his appearances in three of Guy Ritchie's earlier films.
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During post-production producer Joel Silver screened the film to several studios including Lionsgate and Sony; Warner Bros ultimately handled distribution and released it in the UK on 5 September 2008 and in the U.S. on 10 October 2008.
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RocknRolla opened at number one at the UK box office in its first week but received mixed reviews from critics.
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Guy Ritchie hoped RocknRolla would become a trilogy; according to commentary and interviews a second film had been written and was awaiting studio approval, and Ritchie reiterated in 2011 that the script existed but timing was an issue.
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