In Like Flynn (film)

In Like Flynn is a 2018 Australian biographical film about the early life of actor Errol Flynn. Based on the story of Australian war-veteran and actor Errol Flynn, the plot follows the early days of his life before reaching fame as a celebrity between the 1930s and the 1950s. Before reaching fame, Flynn was an adventurous Australian who gambled and explored the outback before going off to Papua New Guinea.[1] The films stars Thomas Cocquerel, Corey Large, William Moseley, Clive Standen, Callan Mulvey, Isabel Lucas, and Nathalie Kelley. The title of the film is a play on words of Errol Flynn's name and the slang phrase "In like Flynn."

In Like Flynn
Film poster
Directed byRussell Mulcahy
Written bySteve M. Albert
Corey Large
Marc Furmie
Story bySteve M. Albert
Based onBeam Ends
by Errol Flynn
Produced byCorey Large
James M. Vernon
StarringThomas Cocquerel
Corey Large
William Moseley
Clive Standen
Isabel Lucas
Nathalie Kelley
Grace Huang
Costas Mandylor
Vanessa Moltzen
Lochlyn Munro
Dan Fogler
Nathan Jones
CinematographyPeter Holland
Edited byRodrigo Balart
Music byDavid Hirschfelder
Production
companies
Release date
  • 11 October 2018 (2018-10-11) (Australia)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12 million USD

Plot

After retrieving a map from a dead gold prospector, Errol Flynn believes it will lead him to gold in Papua New Guinea, and convinces three men to accompany him on a voyage up the east coast of Australia. They leave Sydney on the yacht Sirocco, which Flynn had stolen from Chinese opium smugglers. During their journey, Flynn and his crew encounter a number of challenges, including the Chinese crew attempting to intercept them, desperate to reclaim the yacht and the opium they have hidden on board.[2]

Cast

Filming

Filming for In Like Flynn began on the Gold Coast in Queensland in May 2017.[3][4] Additional filming took place in Mount Tamborine, Queensland. William Moseley joined the cast in November 2016, playing the character Dook Adams. In June 2017, Isabel Lucas joined the cast, playing the role of Rose. In July 2017, Corey Large and Thomas Cocquerel joined the cast.

Release

The film was released to Australian cinemas on 11 October 2018. It was later released worldwide on 25 January 2019.[5]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 48% based on reviews from 21 critics.[6]

See also

References
  1. In Like Flynn (2018), retrieved 4 October 2018
  2. "In Like Flynn". Umbrella Entertainment. Archived from the original on 6 April 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  3. Keast, Jackie (10 May 2017). "Russell Mulcahy begins shooting 'In Like Flynn' on the Gold Coast". IF.com.au. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  4. Simonot, Suzanne (6 May 2017). "In Like Flynn: Aussie actor Thomas Cocquerel stars as Errol Flynn in Gold Coast-filmed biopic". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  5. In Like Flynn (2019), retrieved 9 May 2019
  6. "The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.


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