THE LAST RIFLEMAN
Inspired by true events, The Last Rifleman stars Pierce Brosnan as Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran who escapes his care home in Northern Ireland to make one final journey to Normandy.
Written by Kevin Fitzpatrick and directed by Terry Loane, the film follows Artie as he sets out to pay his respects to his best friend and face the ghosts of his past.
Produced by Wee Buns, the film is developed with the support of Northern Ireland Screen, and co-produced with Ripple World Pictures.
Executive producers include Mark Huffam (‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Game of Thrones’), Kevin Jackson (‘The Truth Commissioner’), and Eloise Singer (‘Rare Beasts’).
SYNOPSIS
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5th November 2023
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Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Jurgen Prochnow, Louis Gossett Jr
Director: Terry Loane
Writer: Kevin Fitzpatrick
Producers: Katy Jackson, John Leslie
Executive Producers: Eloise Singer, Mark Huffam, Kevin Jackson, Nick Leese
Co-Producers: Jacqueline Kerrin, Dominic Wright
“The timing is perfect to tell this story, while an ever-diminishing handful of veterans are still with us to share their lives.”
—Terry Loane, Director
