R3M Productions has set a Nov. 2 release date for the Mickey Rourke boxing drama “Tiger,” based on the story of Sikh boxer Pardeep Nagra, who refused to shave off his beard.
Nagra was barred from competing in a Canadian boxing championship because of his beard, which is a mandatory article of his Sikh faith. He challenged the beard ban and in 2000, the Canadian courts ruled in his favor.
Production companies are R3M Productions, Running Tiger Films and Gold Pictures. Alister Grierson directed from a script by Prem Singh and Michael Pugliese. Producers are Rocco Pugliese, Jeff Maynard, Robert Kwartler and Howard Nash.
Prem Singh and Michael Pugliese both star in the film as Nagra and his adversary, respectively. They co-wrote the screenplay as a means of producing work they were passionate about after enduring frustration with the roles available to them. The duo raised $4 million to make the film...
Nagra was barred from competing in a Canadian boxing championship because of his beard, which is a mandatory article of his Sikh faith. He challenged the beard ban and in 2000, the Canadian courts ruled in his favor.
Production companies are R3M Productions, Running Tiger Films and Gold Pictures. Alister Grierson directed from a script by Prem Singh and Michael Pugliese. Producers are Rocco Pugliese, Jeff Maynard, Robert Kwartler and Howard Nash.
Prem Singh and Michael Pugliese both star in the film as Nagra and his adversary, respectively. They co-wrote the screenplay as a means of producing work they were passionate about after enduring frustration with the roles available to them. The duo raised $4 million to make the film...
- 7/24/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Principal photography has begun in Cincinnati on the drama from R3M Productions in association with Grodnik / Aloe Productions.
Rourke has joined the cast alongside Janel Parrish from Pretty Little Liars and newcomer Prem Singh in the title role.
Tiger is inspired by the true story of Pardeep Nagra, a Sikh who was barred from the sport of boxing because he refused to shave his beard and fought back in pursuit of his dream.
Beards are not allowed in boxing for fear they may scratch the eye of an opponent.
Alister Grierson directs from a screenplay by Michael Pugliese and Singh. Mary Aloe of Aloe Entertainment produces with Daniel Grodnik of Mass Hysteria Entertainment.
Executive producers are Rocco Pugliese, Daniel Hansen, Matte Hansen, Daniel Grillo and Robert Kwartler.
R3M Productions co-finances the drama with Omnia Entertainment and Starruner Entertainment.
Rourke has joined the cast alongside Janel Parrish from Pretty Little Liars and newcomer Prem Singh in the title role.
Tiger is inspired by the true story of Pardeep Nagra, a Sikh who was barred from the sport of boxing because he refused to shave his beard and fought back in pursuit of his dream.
Beards are not allowed in boxing for fear they may scratch the eye of an opponent.
Alister Grierson directs from a screenplay by Michael Pugliese and Singh. Mary Aloe of Aloe Entertainment produces with Daniel Grodnik of Mass Hysteria Entertainment.
Executive producers are Rocco Pugliese, Daniel Hansen, Matte Hansen, Daniel Grillo and Robert Kwartler.
R3M Productions co-finances the drama with Omnia Entertainment and Starruner Entertainment.
- 11/18/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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