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Blood Meridian Test Reel
Blood Meridian Test Reel
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  2. Blood Meridian Test Reel

Blood Meridian Test Reel

2011
32m
History
Western

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

32m

Storyline

"Et In Arcadia Ego"

James Franco's pre production test reel for Blood Meridian. Originally selected to direct a feature length adaptation, James Franco filmed a 32 minute test scene of Tobin telling The Kid about how the Glanton Gang first met Judge Holden in the desert.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
32m
Apr 1, 2011
Digital Release
Apr 1, 2011
Director
James Franco
James Franco
Production
VICE
VICE
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Dave Franco

Dave Franco

The Kid

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Tobin The Ex Priest

Mark Pellegrino

Mark Pellegrino

Judge Holden

Luke Perry

Luke Perry

John Joel Glanton

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