Wheelman (2017)

A getaway driver for a bank robbery realizes he has been double crossed and races to find out who betrayed him.

Director:

Jeremy Rush

Writer:

Jeremy Rush

Stars:

Frank Grillo, Caitlin Carmichael, Garret Dillahunt

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frank Grillo	...	Wheelman
Caitlin Carmichael	...	Katie
Garret Dillahunt	...	Clayton
Shea Whigham	...	Motherfucker
Wendy Moniz-Grillo	...	Jessica (as Wendy Moniz)
John Cenatiempo	...	Real Handler
Slaine	...	Jazz Handler
Jeffrey Samai	...	Ben Okri
William Xifaras	...	Mechanic
Seth Ayott	...	Vinnie 'The Pig Behind The Ram'
Eddie J. Fernandez Jr.	...	Hip Hop Guy
John Vincent Mason	...	Man With Jazz
Joe Dryden	...	Motocyrcle Driver
James Fierro	...	Cop Car Driver
Chris Nolte	...	Bald Guy

Storyline

After three years in prison, the driver known as Wheelman has to work for mobsters to pay for a debt. When he is assigned to drive a getaway car for a bank heist, he is not able to contact his liaison and a stranger call him giving orders to deliver the stolen money to him. Soon he learns that he has been betrayed by his contact and spends the night trying to save his thirteen year-old Katie and his ex-wife Jessica from a gang that wants the money robbed from the bank. But who can be trusted?

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Plot Keywords:

gangster | driver | 

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Taglines:

Think Fast. Drive Faster.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Direksiyondaki Adam

Filming Locations:

Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Solution Entertainment Group, WarParty Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Car driven for approximately the first hour of the movie is a 2003-2005 BMW 330i with the Performance Package (ZHP).

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Goofs

It's a black car but the top down shot shows RED paintwork.

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Connections

Featured in Conan: Kristen Bell/Frank Grillo/Beth Stelling (2017)

User Reviews

Jeremy Rush's debut as a writer-director creates a B-grade production with A-grade results!

I've never heard of Jeremy Rush and noticed this is his first full length major film as either a writer and/or director. He accomplished both with great success. He created a B-grade production with A- grade results.

Don't go into this expecting (or comparing it to) another "Transporter" as it doesn't have the huge Hollywood budget, A-list cast or professional production team and backing. Nor is it meant to be a full out action thriller. Instead, it's a neo-noir mix of fast paced action and psychological thriller.

The writing had a few flaws but made up for it with excellent directing and outstanding cinematography (i.e. camera angles/shots)

Frank Grillo nailed his character and I think this was one of his most convincing roles.

I highly recommend this film, especially as a Sunday night pajama and popcorn flick.

A well deserved 9/10 from me.