Last Train to Fortune
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| Directed by | Adam Rifkin |
| Written by | Michele Rifkin |
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| Cinematography | Chase Bowman |
| Edited by | Daniel Flesher |
| Music by | Jack Ryan Sullivan |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Last Train to Fortune is a 2025 American Western film written by Michele Rifkin, directed by Adam Rifkin, and starring Malcolm McDowell, James Paxton, Mary Steenburgen, Bernadette Peters, and Laura Marano.
Cast
- Malcolm McDowell as Cecil Peachtree[1]
- James Paxton as Jedidiah Dooley[1][2]
- Mary Steenburgen[1]
- Bernadette Peters[1]
- Laura Marano[1]
- Mehdi Ajroudi[1]
- Lee Arenberg[1]
- Marshall Bell[1]
- M. C. Gainey[1]
Production
In April 2023, it was announced that McDowell, Steenburgen, Paxton, Peters and Marano were cast in the film.[1][3] Lindsay Anderson was initially going to helm the film in 1994, and Bill Paxton was to have portrayed Dooley.[1][2]
Principal photography wrapped by April 2023.[4]
Release
The film had its world premiere on November 8, 2025 at the Ojai Playhouse, in Ojai, California, in association with the Ojai Film Festival.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 24, 2023). "Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, Bernadette Peters & James Paxton Board Adam Rifkin's 'Last Train To Fortune'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Shewfelt, Raechal (July 11, 2024). "Bill Paxton's son stepping in to play late dad's role in Last Train to Fortune". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview: James Paxton Talks 'Last Train to Fortune,' Championing Important Stories, 'Twisters,' and His New Single, "Count On Me"". Pop Culturalist. July 12, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Ojai Playhouse - Official Website". Ojai Playhouse. Retrieved 2025-10-25.