‘Jersey Boys,’ Eastwood’s Take on Showbiz Myth


You’re Just

 Too Good to Be True

At the end of “Jersey Boys,” Clint Eastwood’s likable, resolutely laid-back adaptation of the Broadway musical, the actors all freeze.

“Jersey Boys” is a strange movie, and it’s a Clint Eastwood enterprise, both reasons to see it. For those with a love of doo-wop, it also provides a toe-tapping, ear-worming stroll down rock ’n’ roll memory lane that dovetails with that deeply cherished American song and dance about personal triumph over adversity through hard work, tough times and self-sacrifice. It’s a redemption narrative that’s got a good beat, and you can dance to it. No wonder it’s been such a popular trip: The stage version of “Jersey Boys” opened in 2005 on Broadway, where it’s still going strong, and has long been printing money around the world, from Australia to South Africa.


ABOUT THE FILM

From director Clint Eastwood comes the big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys.”

These classic hits are now being embraced by a new generation of fans through the stage musical, which has been running on Broadway for more than eight years and has also enjoyed successful tours around the globe.

Starring in the film, John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony Award-winning portrayal of the legendary lead singer of The Four Seasons, Frankie Valli. Erich Bergen stars as Bob Gaudio, who wrote or co-wrote all of the group’s biggest hits. Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza star respectively as Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito, two original members of The Four Seasons. Oscar® winner Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”) stars as mobster Gyp DeCarlo.

The film tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs that influenced a generation, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Rag Doll,” “Bye Bye Baby,” “Who Loves You,” and many more.


Oscar® winner Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”) directed “Jersey Boys” from a screenplay and musical book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, song music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The film is produced by Eastwood, Graham King and Robert Lorenz, with Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tim Moore, Tim Headington, Brett Ratner, James Packer and Steven Mnuchin serving as executive producers.

The behind-the-scenes creative team was led by Oscar®-nominated director of photography Tom Stern (“Changeling”); Oscar®-nominated production designer James J. Murakami, (“Changeling”); Academy Award®-winning editor Joel Cox (“Unforgiven”) and editor Gary D. Roach; and costume designer Deborah Hopper.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a GK Films Production, a Malpaso Production, a Clint Eastwood Film, “Jersey Boys.” The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. 


This film has been rated R for language throughout.




WORLDWIDE RELEASE DATES

Europe

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Österreich | Austria
01 Aug 14

Belgium
18 Jun 14
France
18 Jun 14
Íslan | Iceland
13 Aug 14
Italia | Italy
18 Jun 14
PRT
Portugal
04 Sep 14
ESP
España | Spain
05 Sep 14
CHE
Switzerland - French
18 Jun 14
CHE
Schweiz | Switzerland (Ger)
31 Jul 14
UKG
United Kingdom
20 Jun 14

























North America


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USA
20 Jun 14
NZL
NZL
USA
20 Jun 14
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NZL

Latin America / Caribbean

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Argentina
26 Jun 14
Bolivia
03 Jul 14
BRA
26 Jun 14
CHL
Chile
03 Jul 14
COL
Colombia
27 Jun 14
MEX
03 Jul 14
PAN
Panama
27 Jun 14
PER
Peru
03 Jul 14
PUR
Puerto Rico
19 Jun 14
URU
Uruguay
03 Jul 14
VEN
Venezuela
25 Jul 14

Middle East / Africa

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Lebanon
19 Jun 14
LBA
South Africa
15 Aug 14
ZAF
United Arab Emirates
19 Jun 14

Asia Pacific

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03 Jul 14
JPN
日本 | Japan
27 Sep 14
NZL
03 Jul 14
PHL
Pilipinas | Philippines
16 Jul 14
SGP
Singapore
17 Jul 14

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