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Release of Anthony Bourdain biographical film ‘Tony’

Overview

The biographical film ‘Tony’, directed by Matt Johnson and produced by A24, premiered in the United States to explore the early life of chef Anthony Bourdain. Based on excerpts from Bourdain’s memoir ‘Kitchen Confidential’, the film follows a 19-year-old Bourdain, played by Dominic Sessa, as he works as a dishwasher in Provincetown, Massachusetts, during the mid-1970s.

Following its release, the film earned $5 million during its opening weekend in wide release, ranking seventh at the box office. The production, which had a budget of less than $15 million, utilized real locations in the Cape Cod area to reflect the geography of Bourdain’s early career. The film also features Antonio Banderas in a role as a chef.

During production, Sessa reportedly found certain repetitive tasks difficult, such as a recurring gag involving cold water being dumped on him, which required him to maintain a state of “deep relaxation” to simulate sleep. The film’s success has drawn renewed attention to Sessa’s background; before his starring role, he worked for five summers starting at age 13 as a dishwasher and doughnut maker at Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery in Ocean City, New Jersey.

Entities

Dominic Sessa · Anthony Bourdain · Antonio Banderas · Matt Johnson · A24

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Dominic Sessa worked at Cathy's 14th Street Bakery for five summers. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · wobm.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The film 'Tony' earned $5 million during its first weekend in wide release. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · wobm.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The movie 'Tony' had a rumored budget of less than $15 million. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · wobm.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Dominic Sessa stars as Anthony Bourdain in the film 'Tony'. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · wobm.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The film 'Tony' is a biopic about a young Anthony Bourdain. www.studlife.com · siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The movie is set in Provincetown, Massachusetts, during the summer of 1975. www.studlife.com · siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Dominic Sessa plays the role of Anthony Bourdain. www.studlife.com · siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Antonio Banderas portrays a chef character in the film. siviaggia.it · www.cinemablend.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The water used in the film was not saltwater, despite what the movie implies. www.cinemablend.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film is inspired by the early chapters of Bourdain’s book 'Kitchen Confidential'. siviaggia.it

Timeline

17 days ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Tony biopic follows young Anthony Bourdain in Provincetown
The A24 biopic 'Tony' follows a young Anthony Bourdain in 1975 Provincetown, starring Dominic Sessa and Antonio Banderas.
17 days ago

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Dominic Sessa's early career in Ocean City highlighted as 'Tony' hits box office
Actor Dominic Sessa, starring as Anthony Bourdain in the film ‘Tony’, previously worked for five summers at a bakery in Ocean City, New Jersey.
about 1 month ago

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Tony film explores early life of chef Anthony Bourdain
The biopic ‘Tony’, directed by Matt Johnson, has premiered in the US, exploring Anthony Bourdain’s formative years as a dishwasher in Provincetown during the 1970s.

Sources

americamagazine.org · cinemablend.com · sentieridelcinema.it · siviaggia.it · socanmagazine.ca · studlife.com · style.corriere.it · volleymob.com · wfpg.com · wobm.com · wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com

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