Sean Penn’s ‘Flag Day’ Sells to MGM Ahead of Cannes Debut

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“Flag Day,” a new drama from Sean Penn, has sold North American rights to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer weeks before it is scheduled to have its global debut at the Cannes Film Festival. The film…

The film was directed by Penn, with the Oscar-winner starring alongside his daughter, Dylan Penn. It’s an adaptation of Jennifer Vogel’s acclaimed memoir “Flim-Flam Man: The True Story of My Father’s Counterfeit Life,” and recounts the author’s difficult relationship with her con-man father, John Vogel. Frequently operating on the wrong side of the law, John Vogel torched buildings, robbed banks, and counterfeited more than $20 million.

“We were immediately captivated by Sean’s film – the outstanding performances from the entire cast lead of course by Dylan and Sean, Jennifer’s incredible life story, and the great care the entire filmmaking team took in bringing this true tale to the big screen after many years of willing it to be told,” said Michael De Luca, MGM’s Film Group Chairman and Pamela Abdy, MGM’s Film Group President. “ We are immensely proud to share this beautiful film with moviegoing audiences.

 

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i've been guardedly optimistic about this one. This is a very good sign

Probably because he threatened to beat them up.

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