Described as “a boundary-breaking sex, crime and comedy caper”, The Jesus Rolls is both a spin-off from cult favourite The Big Lebowski, and a remake of controversial 1974 French film Going Places by Bertrand Blier.
John Turturro, who played bowling ace Jesus Quintana in Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 classic, wrote, directed and stars in The Jesus Rolls (the Coen Brothers aren’t involved).
Here’s the synopsis:
Fresh out of prison, smooth-talking petty thief Jesus Quintana (John Turturro) is ready to roll with his best friend Petey (Bobby Cannavale) riding shotgun. Picking up free-spirited hairdresser Marie (Audrey Tautou) along the way, the three embark on an epic petty crime spree across the rural backroads of New York. Taking in the idyllic landscapes from the window of a stolen muscle car, the trio spend their days occupied with free love and the pursuit of happiness, and doing whatever it takes to get it…”
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The all-star cast includes Bobby Cannavale, Audrey Tautou, Susan Sarandon, Christopher Walken, Pete Davidson and Jon Hamm. Blue Finch Film Releasing presents The Jesus Rolls in selected UK cinemas on 20 March and on demand on 23 March. It has a 15 certificate in the UK. Follow #TheJesusRolls on social media.
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