The Burial is an upcoming American legal drama film based on a true story that will release in selected theatres on 6th October 2023 in the United States of America before making its way to the digital streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on 13th October 2023. The film is loosely based on the true story of a lawyer named Willie E. Gary and his client Jeremiah Joseph O’Keefe’s lawsuit against the funeral company, Loewen funeral company. It takes inspiration from an article written by Jonathan Harr in 1999 for the New Yorker. The film stars Jamie Foxx as the lawyer and Tommy Lee Jones as his client. This article covers everything about the budget, cast and plot for The Burial 2023 film.
The Burial 2023 Movie Budget
The Burial 2023 is made on a considerable budget of around US $33 million. The film is a mid-budget American legal drama that will primarily make the money through the digital streaming platform Amazon Prime Video. The movie will only release in a few selected theatres on 6th October 2023 before arriving a week later on Amazon Prime Video.
The Burial 2023 Movie Cast
- Jamie Foxx as Willie E. Gary
- Tommy Lee Jones as Jerry O’Keefe
- Jurnee Smollett as Mame Downes
- Mamoudou Athie as Hal Dockins
- Bill Camp as Raymond Loewen
- Dorian Missick as Reggie Douglas
- Pamela Reed as Annette O’Keefe
- Amanda Warren as Gioria Gary
- Jim Klock as Rick Riverridge
- Alan Ruck as Mike Allred
- Billy Slaughter as Robert Sperry
- Lance E. Nichols as James E. Graves Jr.
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The Burial 2023 Movie Plot
In 1995, Willie E. Gary, an unorthodox personal injury attorney renowned for his remarkable success, assisted financially distressed funeral home owner Jeremiah Joseph O’Keefe in pursuing a lawsuit against the formidable funeral home corporation, the Loewen Group, regarding a contractual disagreement. Gary achieved a historic victory, securing a staggering $500 million jury verdict that ultimately led to the Loewen Group declaring bankruptcy. Ultimately, the lawsuit was settled for US $175 million.
The Burial 2023 FAQs
1- What is the budget of The Burial 2023 movie?
The Burial 2023 is estimated to be made on a budget of around US $33 million.
2- Is The Burial based on a true story?
Yes, The Burial is based on a true story.
