Eleven Days
Synopsis
In the sweltering heat of a Texas summer in 1974, Jim Estelle, head of the Texas Department of Corrections, plays a deadly game against the ruthless Federico Carrasco, a convicted heroin dealer who has taken over the Huntsville Penitentiary and holding dozens hostage after his pre-planned escape has gone awry. Lines between captor and captive, justice and survival, begin to blur as the siege spirals for eleven endless, terrifying days.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Landesman
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin J. Sheridan, Peter Landesman
- Original Title
- Eleven Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Lucky Number 8 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Landesman
Kevin J. Sheridan, Peter Landesman, William T. Harper
Enrique Chediak
Douglas Crise
Vincent Newman, Vance Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Landesman
Director
Vincent Newman
Producer
Vance Howard
Producer
Enrique Chediak
Director of Photography
Douglas Crise
Editor
Bruce Curtis
Production Design
Kevin J. Sheridan
Screenplay
Peter Landesman
Screenplay
Dayna Pink
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eleven Days
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What is Eleven Days about?
In the sweltering heat of a Texas summer in 1974, Jim Estelle, head of the Texas Department of Corrections, plays a deadly game against the ruthless Federico Carrasco, a convicted heroin dealer who has taken over the Huntsville Penitentiary and holding dozens hostage after his pre-planned escape has gone awry. Lines between captor and captive, justice and survival, begin to blur as the siege spirals for eleven endless, terrifying days.
Who directed Eleven Days?
Eleven Days was directed by Peter Landesman.
Who stars in Eleven Days?
The principal cast of Eleven Days includes Taylor Kitsch, Diego Luna, Jason Isaacs, Rhea Seehorn, Jeffrey Donovan.
When was Eleven Days released and how long is it?
Eleven Days was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Is Eleven Days based on a book or true story?
Eleven Days is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William T. Harper".