Gerard Butler’s ‘Hunter Killer’ Blocked From Release in Russia Hours Before First Screening
The screening of the Gerard Butler film “Hunter Killer” was suddenly and unexpectedly blocked in Russia and Ukraine ahead of its planned release on Thursday.
According to a report from Agence-France Presse (via France 24), the film, which tells the story of an American submarine captain teaming with U.S. Navy Seals in order to rescue the Russian president from an attempted coup, may have been banned due to its content.
The Russian Culture Ministry told Afp that the license for “Hunter Killer” was withheld because the distribution company did not show confirmation that it “transferred the film for permanent storage in the Russian state film fund.” According to the Afp, the only copy of the film received by the distribution company was “of an insufficient quality.”
Also Read: 'Hunter Killer' Film Review: Gerard Butler Stalks Around a Submarine in Passable Thriller
The Russian Culture Ministry and Megogo Distribution,...
According to a report from Agence-France Presse (via France 24), the film, which tells the story of an American submarine captain teaming with U.S. Navy Seals in order to rescue the Russian president from an attempted coup, may have been banned due to its content.
The Russian Culture Ministry told Afp that the license for “Hunter Killer” was withheld because the distribution company did not show confirmation that it “transferred the film for permanent storage in the Russian state film fund.” According to the Afp, the only copy of the film received by the distribution company was “of an insufficient quality.”
Also Read: 'Hunter Killer' Film Review: Gerard Butler Stalks Around a Submarine in Passable Thriller
The Russian Culture Ministry and Megogo Distribution,...
- 11/1/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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