Asphalt City
2023 film directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Asphalt City (originally titled and released in some countries as Black Flies) is a 2023 American thriller drama film directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire and written by Ryan King and Ben Mac Brown, based on the 2008 novel Black Flies by Shannon Burke. It stars Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan as paramedics working in New York City. Gbenga Akinnagbe, Raquel Nave, Kali Reis, Michael Pitt, Katherine Waterston, and Mike Tyson appear in supporting roles.
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Directed by | Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire |
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Based on | Black Flies by Shannon Burke |
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Cinematography | David Ungaro |
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Running time | 120 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $488,327[2] |
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The film explores the effects of psychological trauma experienced by first responders. It premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2023. It was released theatrically by Roadside Attractions and Vertical on March 29, 2024.