The American Can movie production status is currently Development
June 22, 2009 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
John Keller, an ex-Marine, orchestrates the rescue of 244 of his New Orleans neighbors after their building, the American Can Co., is flooded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The five-story structure sits in eleven feet of water after the breach of the levees.
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Who stars in The American Can: Cast List
Denzel Washington ... John Keller
(Rumored)
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Who's making The American Can: Crew List
A look at the The American Can behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director John Lee Hancock last directed Mr. Harrigan’s Phone and The Little Things. The film's writer John Lee Hancock last wrote Mr. Harrigan’s Phone and Chaos Walking.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
James LassiterWill Smith
Ken Stovitz
Companies
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Production: What we know about The American Can?
Filming Timeline
- 2009 - June: The film was set to Development status.
The American Can Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The American Can is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,433 other movies coming out on the same date, including Sesame Street, The Rosie Project and The Nightingale.