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Chapter 27

Genre
Drama
Rating
R
Released
28 March, 2008
Chapter 27

Chapter 27 is a 2007 biographical drama film depicting the murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman. It was written and directed by Jarrett Schaefer, based on the 1992 book Let Me Take You Down by Jack Jones, produced by Robert Salerno, and stars Jared Leto as Chapman. The film takes place in December 1980, and is intended to be an exploration of Chapman's psyche. Its title is a reference to J. D. Salinger's 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, which has 26 chapters, and suggests a continuation of the book. As an independent production, it was picked up for distribution by Peace Arch Entertainment and premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival where it received polarized reactions from critics. It later went into limited theatrical release in the United States on March 28, 2008. Chapter 27 was cited as one of the most controversial films of 2007.

Directeur Jarrett Schaefer
Produced by Naomi Despres, Alexandra Milchan, Robert Salerno
Writer(s) Jarrett Schaefer
Starring Jared Leto, Judah Friedlander, Lindsay Lohan
Music Anthony Marinelli
Cinematography Tom Richmond
Edited by Andrew Hafitz, Jim Makiej
Distributed by Peace Arch Entertainment
Released January 25, 2007 (Sundance Film Festival), March 28, 2008 (United States)
Running time 84 minutes
Country Canada, United States
Language English
Box office $187,488
Netflix ID 70050853

Over Chapter 27

Biographical drama depicting the murder of John Lennon with Jared Leto playing the role of murderer Mark David Chapman. It was based on Jack Jones' book Let Me Take You Down.

Prestaties van Chapter 27

Upon premiering at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, it received divisive reactions and was called one of the most controversial films of the year.

Top feiten die je niet wist over Chapter 27

The Killing of John Lennon (2006 film of same theme).. Cultural depictions of John Lennon.. Films associated with the Beatles.. Biographical films about criminals.. Films about murder.. Films set in Manhattan.. Canadian independent films.. Films based on non-fiction books.

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