A New Orleans-set thriller about a man trying to stay out of a world he worked so hard to leave behind and the family he'll do anything to protect.
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, January 13, 2012 Nationwide
violence, pervasive language and brief drug use
Plot: What's the story about?
Chris Farraday (Mark Wahlberg) long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does best— running contraband—to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), for one final run to Panama and back, hoping to return with millions in counterfeit bills. Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and sons become their target.
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Who stars in Contraband: Cast List
Mark Wahlberg ... Chris Farraday
Arthur The King, Flight Risk
Kate Beckinsale ... Kate Farraday
The Gentlemen, Stonehearst Asylum
Ben Foster ... Sebastian Abney
Finestkind, 360
Giovanni Ribisi ... Tim Briggs
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2, A Million Ways to Die in the West
DogMan, The Social Network
Lukas Haas ... Danny Raymer
Cash Out, Babylon
J.K. Simmons ... Captain
Red One, Rally Road Racers
Diego Luna ... Gonzalo
DC League of Super-Pets, Open Range
Michael Beasley ... Davis
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Who's making Contraband: Crew List
A look at the Contraband behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Baltasar Kormakur last directed Arthur The King and Beast. The film's writer Aaron Guzikowski last wrote Papillon and Prisoners.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Tim BevanEric Fellner
Baltasar Kormakur
Stephen Levinson
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Production: What we know about Contraband?
Key Facts
- A remake of an Icelandic thriller.
Filming Timeline
- 2011 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2011 - June: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2011 - January: The film was set to Production status.
- 2010 - December: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2009 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Contraband Release Date: When was the film released?
Contraband was a Nationwide release in 2012 on Friday, January 13, 2012 in around 2,863 theaters. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Joyful Noise, Beauty and the Beast 3D and The Divide.
Contraband DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Contraband was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 .