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Cast
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  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    Joe

  • Bruce Willis

    Bruce Willis

    Old Joe

  • Emily Blunt

    Emily Blunt

    Sara

  • Paul Dano

    Paul Dano

    Seth

  • Jeff Daniels

    Jeff Daniels

    Abe

Credits
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  • Rian Johnson

    Rian Johnson

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Ram Bergman

    Ram Bergman

    Producer

  • James D. Stern

    James D. Stern

    Producer

  • David Pomier

    David Pomier

    Co-Producer

  • Eleanor Nett

    Eleanor Nett

    Co-Producer

  • Lucas Smith

    Lucas Smith

    Co-Producer

  • Christopher C. Chen

    Christopher C. Chen

    Co-Producer

  • Douglas E. Hansen

    Douglas E. Hansen

    Executive Producer

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  1. THR, Esq.
    Hollywood Docket: DreamWorks' Royalty Collection; 'X Factor' Conspiracy; 'Looper' FX Lawsuit

    Hollywood Docket: DreamWorks' Royalty Collection; 'X Factor' Conspiracy; 'Looper' FX Lawsuit

    9:28 am PDT 6/12/2013
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    A roundup of some new lawsuits, including the allegation that News Corp. could be on the hook for billions of dollars over in-store coupons. READ MORE

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  2. Entertainment One UK is Top British Indie Distributor for 2012

    Entertainment One UK is Top British Indie Distributor for 2012

    11:03 am PST 1/2/2013
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    The Canadian-owned distributor trumpets it success on the back of such releases as "Twilight: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2" and "Looper." READ MORE

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  3. Online Film Score Licensing Service to Offer Music From 'The King’s Speech'

    Online Film Score Licensing Service to Offer Music From 'The King’s Speech'

    2:51 am PST 11/30/2012
    • Stuart Kemp
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    Original music from Oscar winner "The King’s Speech," "Drive" and "Looper" will be among the music available for third parties to license from Cutting Edge Film Scores. READ MORE

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  4. 'Iron Man 3' Producer Dan Mintz Reveals China Co-Production Status, Offers Advice to Hollywood (Q&A)

    'Iron Man 3' Producer Dan Mintz Reveals China Co-Production Status, Offers Advice to Hollywood (Q&A)

    1:13 am PDT 11/2/2012
    • Patrick Brzeski
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    The Beijing-based 'Looper' producer discusses the latest "Iron Man" speculation, how the Chinese industry is changing and how Hollywood can crack the world's fastest-growing major film market. READ MORE

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  5. Foreign Box Office: 'Taken 2' Grabs No. 1 for Second Consecutive Round

    Foreign Box Office: 'Taken 2' Grabs No. 1 for Second Consecutive Round

    2:19 pm PDT 10/14/2012
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    UPDATED: "Ted" reaches $251.5 million internationally to become the top original R-rated comedy of all time; "Frankenweenie" slow out of the gate. READ MORE

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  6. Foreign Box Office: 'Taken 2' Takes Top Spot Overseas, Grossing $55.2 Million In 50 Markets

    Foreign Box Office: 'Taken 2' Takes Top Spot Overseas, Grossing $55.2 Million In 50 Markets

    2:13 pm PDT 10/7/2012
    • Frank Segers
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    "Madagascar 3" breathing hard on $500 million foreign gross mark, while "Looper" grabs No. 2 U.K. slot. READ MORE

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  7. Heat Vision
    'Looper' Dismayed By Future Baldness in Time-Travel Parody (Video)

    'Looper' Dismayed By Future Baldness in Time-Travel Parody (Video)

    4:29 pm PDT 10/2/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    The Joseph Gordon-Levitt stand-in is more upset by his receding hairline than threats of death from his mafia bosses. READ MORE

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  8. The Race
    FEINBERG FORECAST: Updated Projections (With 21 Weeks Until the Oscars)

    FEINBERG FORECAST: Updated Projections (With 21 Weeks Until the Oscars)

    9:16 pm PDT 9/30/2012
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR's awards analyst assesses the field as the New York Film Festival gets underway and the first screeners of the season arrive in voters' mailboxes. READ MORE

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  9. Box Office Report: Sony's 'Hotel Transylvania' Smashes Records With $43 Mil Opening

    Box Office Report: Sony's 'Hotel Transylvania' Smashes Records With $43 Mil Opening

    8:42 am PDT 9/30/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Looper" -- a Chinese co-production -- also scores big with a $21.2 million bow in North America and a $23 million-$25 million debut in China. READ MORE

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  10. Box Office Report: 'Hotel Transylvania' Wins Friday, Headed For Record $38 Mil-Plus Debut

    Box Office Report: 'Hotel Transylvania' Wins Friday, Headed For Record $38 Mil-Plus Debut

    8:06 am PDT 9/29/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    "Looper" and musical comedy "Pitch Perfect" also score strong starts; education drama "Won't Back Down" flunks. READ MORE

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  11. Heat Vision
    Watch Video 'Looper' Director Rian Johnson on What Bruce Willis and Your Grandmother Have in Common (Video)

    'Looper' Director Rian Johnson on What Bruce Willis and Your Grandmother Have in Common (Video)

    1:46 pm PDT 9/28/2012
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    The sci-fi action film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a futuristic hitman who is tasked with killing the older version of himself, played by Willis. READ MORE

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  12. Heat Vision
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 'Looper' Star, Is Having an Awesome 2012

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 'Looper' Star, Is Having an Awesome 2012

    11:19 am PDT 9/28/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    A star since childhood, the actor is having a career year at the age of 31, with hits, nominations and more to come. READ MORE

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  13. In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Looper,' 'Hotel Transylvania,' 'Won't Back Down' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Looper,' 'Hotel Transylvania,' 'Won't Back Down' and More

    9:00 pm PDT 9/27/2012
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week. READ MORE

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  14. 'Looper': What the Critics Are Saying

    'Looper': What the Critics Are Saying

    7:25 pm PDT 9/27/2012
    • Stephanie Chan
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    Rian Johnson’s futuristic sci-fi action film may be confusing, but reviewers agree: audiences will want to stay in the loop the whole time. READ MORE

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  15. Box Office Preview: 'Hotel Transylvania' Headed for Easy No. 1, 'Looper' Eyes No. 2

    Box Office Preview: 'Hotel Transylvania' Headed for Easy No. 1, 'Looper' Eyes No. 2

    6:00 pm PDT 9/27/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The Maggie Gyllenhaal-Viola Davis teacher drama "Won't Back Down" is expecting a soft opening; new specialty offerings include "Pitch Perfect." READ MORE

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  16. Heat Vision
    Watch Video 'Looper's' Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Bruce Willis' First Reaction to Acting Opposite His Younger Self (Video)

    'Looper's' Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Bruce Willis' First Reaction to Acting Opposite His Younger Self (Video)

    12:49 pm PDT 9/27/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    Gordon-Levitt talks to THR about the secret to transforming into a younger version of Willis in Rian Johnson's sci-fi action film. READ MORE

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  17. Heat Vision
    'Looper' Director Rian Johnson on Reuniting With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tackling Time Travel and His Love of 'Inception' (Q&A)

    'Looper' Director Rian Johnson on Reuniting With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tackling Time Travel and His Love of 'Inception' (Q&A)

    10:00 am PDT 9/27/2012
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    Johnson, who made 2005's "Brick," also wrote the sci-fi action movie, starring Bruce Willis and Gordon-Levitt as the same character from different time periods. READ MORE

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  18. Rian Johnson on Casting Bruce Willis for 'Looper'

    4:20 pm PDT 9/26/2012
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    Writer, director Rian Johnson shares how he was able to cast Bruce Willis to star opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt in his new time traveler movie. READ MORE

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  19. Heat Vision
    'Looper' Director Rian Johnson Offers Behind-the-Scenes Secrets and Tips in Reddit AMA

    'Looper' Director Rian Johnson Offers Behind-the-Scenes Secrets and Tips in Reddit AMA

    11:25 am PDT 9/25/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The writer-director spoke at length with super-fans and aspiring filmmakers on Monday night. READ MORE

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  20. Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Starring in 'Looper'

    11:00 am PDT 9/25/2012
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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt on starring in Rian Johnson's time traveling movie and why he doesn't think his character is a hero. READ MORE

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Summary

A man travels back in time to be killed by his former self.

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  • TriStar Pictures Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Endgame Entertainment Production Company
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