To: c. w. oakes who wrote (413 ) 12/4/1997 1:10:00 PM From: Mark Ambrose Respond to of 581
Press Release on $6 Million Action-Thriller "Taxman" Here's the link:biz.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday December 2, 7:04 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Starring Joe Pantoliano The Kushner-Locke Company to Distribute Worldwide LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1997--The Kushner-Locke Co. (Nasdaq/NNM:KLOC - news) Tuesday announced that Counterclock Pictures Inc., has begun principal photography on the action-thriller ''Taxman'' starring Joe Pantoliano, Elizabeth Berkley and Michael Chiklis. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Avi Nesher (''Timebomb''), Kushner-Locke International, a subsidiary of The Kushner-Locke Co., will distribute internationally. Al Benjamin (Joe Pantoliano) is a New York Tax Investigator about to uncover a conspiracy concerning the Russian mob. Joined by New York policeman Romero (Michael Chiklis), together they inspire one another to build a case against the Russian immigrants overrunning the tiny seaside town of Brighton Beach. When Al meets and falls in love with Nadia (Elizabeth Berkley), the daughter of a prominent Russian businessman, his obsession sends violent shock waves as far back as the Department of Justice. Pantoliano is known for his roles in ''Bound,'' ''The Fugitive'' and ''Risky Business.'' Co-star Elizabeth Berkley starred in ''First Wives Club'' and ''Showgirls.'' Kushner-Locke International, led by President Pascal Borno, is set to distribute the theatrical feature worldwide. The Kushner-Locke Co. is a leading independent producer and distributor of feature films, direct-to-video films, television series, made-for-television movies, mini-series, and animated programming for theaters, network, and cable television. Visit the company's Web site at www.kushner-locke.com .