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TracySCORSESE DROPS OUT OF FRANKIE MACHINE FILM
August 19th 2007 00:49
According to Collider reports, Scorsese has resigned from directing the upcoming Frankie Machine film due for release sometime in 2008. The film is based upon the novel, The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow, and the screenplay is written by David Levien and Brian Koppelman.
This would have been the ninth project for him and Robert De Niro working together. The duo was aiming to make a total of ten movies and now it seems that might not happen or it could take longer than expected. What a pity if they don't make that number ten mark after all their hard work and successful collaborations.
In the film, De Niro plays a hit man who has opts out of the Mafia world to become the owner of a bait shop. Yet, when he discovers he's been targeted for a hit, he moves back into the business.
If Scorsese is not the director, it seems likely that production may fall apart, meaning the end of this film. At this point, it seems that the only movies left for Scorsese and De Niro to create together are The Departed sequels and they are not looking completely certain either. We'll just have to see....
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Comment by Chic Critique
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Comment by jaz mayor
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Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
I know what you mean, maybe it won't actually happen, it seems a shame not to make that 10 mark doesn't it?
Byeee
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
I couldn't find any info about why he was dropping out, only a couple of verifications that he was. So that means no more Raging Bull(s), Mean Streets and other gems like that.
And that's true about The Departed seeing as it is a remake of Infernal Affairs.
Tracy
Comment by Jimmy
Maybe end thier work together in 2010 with a moving drama with a cast including joe pesci and harvey keitel. What a send off
Comment by Jimmy
Maybe end thier work together in 2010 with a moving drama with a cast including joe pesci and harvey keitel. What a send off
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
You sound like you have those last two films sorted
It is a pity to end their collaboration at this stage I have to say.
Thanks for popping in,
Tracy