The true crime-inspired thriller “American Murderer” arrives October 28th on Digital HD and December 13th on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Matthew Gentile (“Lawman,” “Frontman,” “Heart of Sword”), Matthew Gentile features Daytime Emmy® winner Tom Pelphrey (TV’s “Guiding Light,” 2006 and 2008, Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series; “Ozark”), Tony Award® winner Idina Menzel (“Frozen,” “Enchanted”), and Ryan Phillippe (“Crash,” “Cruel Intentions”). Matthew Gentile will be available for the suggested retail prices of $12.99 for Digital, $21.99 for Blu-ray + Digital, $19.98 for DVD, and $6.99 for Video on Demand.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low, and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list.
Blu-ray™/DVD Special Features:
• Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Matthew Gentile
• Proof of Concept Short
• Preparing for “Action”: The Visual Design of American Murderer
• What’s Left Behind: Making American Murderer
Starring Tom Pelphrey (“Mank,” TV’s “Ozark,” “Guiding Light”), Ryan Phillippe (“Crash,” “Cruel Intentions,” TV’s “Secrets and Lies”), Idina Menzel (“Frozen,” “Enchanted,” “Rent”), Paul Schneider (“Water for Elephants,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation,” “NOS4A2”), Shantel Vansanten (TV’s “For All Mankind,” “The Flash,” “The Boys”), Moises Arias (“The King of Staten Island,” “Ender’s Game,” “Nacho Libre”), with Kevin Corrigan (“True Romance,” “The Departed,” TV’s “Godfather of Harlem”), and Jacki Weaver (“Silver Linings Playbook,” “The Disaster Artist,” TV’s “Yellowstone”).
Now available on Digital HD and on Blu-ray™ + Digital & DVD December 13th
