Max Dagan
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| Directed by | Terre Weisman |
| Written by | Terre Weisman |
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| Cinematography | Tim Banks |
| Edited by | Luka Stojcic |
| Music by | Mark Bachele |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Max Dagan is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Terre Weisman and starring Rob Morrow, Zachary Gordon, Jay Mohr, Jeff Ross, and Michael Madsen. Produced by Weisman and Barry Katz, the film follows guitarist Max Dagan (Gordon), who attempts to secure the release of his imprisoned, dying father Albert (Morrow). Lindsey Dresbach and Rob Brownstein appear in supporting roles.
Max Dagan had its world premiere at the Dances with Films film festival on June 30, 2024. Dresbach won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Boston Film Festival for her role in the film.[1]
Premise
[edit]Trying to get his dying father released from prison, rock band guitarist Max Dagan enlists the help of the daughter of the man his father killed.
Cast
[edit]- Zachary Gordon as Max Dagan
- Harry Holden White as Young Max Dagan
- Rob Morrow as Albert Dagan
- Michael Madsen as Dan Clancy
- Lindsey Dresbach as Alaina Brennan
- Mara Swanson as Young Alaina Brennan
- Rob Brownstein as Bob Dagan
- Lisa Roumain as Ilene Brennan
- Richard Neil as John Brennan
- Jay Mohr as Dr. Gene Connors
- Jeff Ross as Oscar Lubin
- Kirk Fox as Sergeant Clark
- Jacob Wysocki as Steve "The Bartender"
- Eugenia Kuzmina as Lisa Tyler
- Justice Gamble as Eddie Brock
Production
[edit]Weisman self-financed Max Dagan and started writing the film in 2020, although production was stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] In September 2022, Michael Madsen, Rob Morrow, and Jay Mohr were cast in the film.[3] Filming started the same month.[3]
Release
[edit]Max Dagan premiered at the Dances with Films film festival on June 30, 2024, at the TCL Chinese Theatre.[4][5]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2024 | Boston Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Lindsey Dresbach | Won |
| SoHo International Film Festival | Best Film | Terre Weisman | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "2024 Award Winners". Boston Film Festival. September 27, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "'Max Dagan' cast and crew take The Panther behind the scenes". The Panther. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ a b "Michael Madsen, Rob Morrow & Jay Mohr Join Cast Of Indie Drama 'Max Dagan' For Writer-Director Terre Weisman". Deadline. September 29, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "'Full House' Creator to Produce Horror Movie 'Murder With the Stars' Directed by Jonathan Silverman (EXCLUSIVE) – Film News in Brief". Variety. May 29, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Dances With Films: LA Returns June 20-30 with Exciting Lineup". Film Threat. Retrieved March 18, 2025.