The Leisure Class

This article is about a film. For the band, see Leisure Class (band). For the social theory, see The Theory of the Leisure Class.
The Leisure Class
Written by
  • Pete Jones
  • Jason Mann
Directed byJason Mann
StarringEd Weeks
Tom Bell
Bruce Davison
Brenda Strong
Bridget Regan
Music byBrian Byrne
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producers
CinematographyTrevor Forrest
EditorCraig Hayes
Running time90 minutes
Production companies
Budget$3 million
Original release
ReleaseNovember 2, 2015 (2015-11-02)
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The Leisure Class is a 2015 black comedy farce television film by HBO Films about a man who is trying to marry into a wealthy family and his unpredictable brother. The film was directed by Project Greenlight season four contest winner, Jason Mann, written by Mann and Project Greenlight season one winner Pete Jones, and produced by Effie T. Brown and Marc Jouburt. It is based on a 2012 short film produced and co-written by Mann that premiered at the 2013 Raindance Film Festival. Season 4 of Project Greenlight aired on HBO as a documentary series chronicling the selection of Mann and the production of the film.[2][3] The film premiered in Los Angeles in August 2015 and aired on HBO on November 2, 2015 to universal negative reception with a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.[4]

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  2. ^ Weinstein, Shelli (November 8, 2014). "Ben Affleck on 'Project Greenlight' Revival: We Have Enthusiasm and Commitment". Variety. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  3. ^ Ricahrdson, Jay (March 2, 2015). "Tom Bell shoots HBO comedy". chortle.co.uk. Chortle. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  4. ^ Phelan, Paige (August 11, 2015). "Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Tout 'Project Greenlight' at L.A. Premiere". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-09-21.