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Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe Star in Gripping Thriller

2/12/2025

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Story summary

Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe are set to captivate audiences in "The Weight," a gripping historical thriller unfolding in 1933 Oregon. Hawke portrays Samuel Murphy, a desperate man imprisoned by the ruthless overseer Clancy (Crowe) after losing his wife. As Murphy fights for freedom and his daughter's custody, he becomes entangled in Clancy's dangerous gold smuggling operation. Filming kicks off in Bavaria this summer, backed by a budget of $2.07 million.

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Story summary

Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe are set to captivate audiences in "The Weight," a gripping historical thriller unfolding in 1933 Oregon. Hawke portrays Samuel Murphy, a desperate man imprisoned by the ruthless overseer Clancy (Crowe) after losing his wife. As Murphy fights for freedom and his daughter's custody, he becomes entangled in Clancy's dangerous gold smuggling operation. Filming kicks off in Bavaria this summer, backed by a budget of $2.07 million.