Roofman
Short description
Jeffrey Manchester is a former soldier and father who gains notoriety for robbing McDonald's locations by entering through holes in their roofs. After breaking out of prison, he spends six months living undetected inside a Toys R Us store. While hiding from the law, he develops a romantic relationship with a woman named Leigh, a situation that threatens his anonymity and creates a conflict between his need for secrecy and his feelings for her.
The film was directed by Derek Cianfrance, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Kirt Gunn. This project follows his previous work on Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines, and The Light Between Oceans. The cast features Channing Tatum in the lead role, alongside Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, and Melonie Diaz.
Produced by Miramax, FilmNation Entertainment, Limelight, and Hunting Lane Films, the movie had a budget of 18 million USD and earned 35 million USD worldwide. It has received positive feedback from both viewers and professionals. It holds a 7/10 rating on IMDb based on 64,000 votes and a 7/10 on TMDB from 1,042 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher rating of 7.1/10 across 217 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- In preparation for the role, Channing Tatum lost weight to 78 kg.
- Many law enforcement officers shown in the film actually participated in the search for and capture of Jeffrey Manchester.
- While working on the screenplay, director and screenwriter Derek Cianfrance spoke (mostly by phone) with Jeffrey Manchester, the prototype for the main character, on average four times a week for nearly four years.
Auditions in India
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