Paramount Sets 'September 5' for Thanksgiving Release Amid Oscar Buzz
The historical thriller about the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis will debut in select theaters on November 27.
Overview
- Directed by Tim Fehlbaum, 'September 5' recounts the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack from the perspective of ABC Sports reporters.
- Peter Sarsgaard stars as ABC Sports chief Roone Arledge, with John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch in supporting roles.
- The film premiered to acclaim at the Venice and Telluride film festivals, generating significant awards season buzz.
- Paramount Pictures acquired the film for global distribution, excluding Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Producers include Sean Penn, Philipp Trauer, Thomas Wöbke, John Ira Palmer, and John Wildermuth.