Last Appeal
2024 American film
Last Appeal (originally titled Max Dagan) is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Terre Weisman and starring Rob Morrow, Zachary Gordon, Jay Mohr, Jeff Ross, and Michael Madsen (in his final film role, released during his lifetime). Produced by Weisman and Barry Katz, the film follows guitarist Max Dagan (Gordon), who attempts to secure the release of his imprisoned, dying father Albert (Morrow). Lindsey Dresbach and Rob Brownstein appear in supporting roles.
Last Appeal had its world premiere at the Dances with Films film festival on June 30, 2024. Dresbach won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Boston Film Festival for her role in the film.
01Premise
Trying to get his dying father released from prison, rock band guitarist Max Dagan enlists the help of the daughter of the man his father killed.
02Cast
- Zachary Gordon as Max Dagan
- Harry Holden White as Young Max Dagan
- Rob Morrow as Albert Dagan
- Michael Madsen as Dan Clancy
- Lindsey Dresbach as Alaina Brennan
- Mara Swanson as Young Alaina Brennan
- Rob Brownstein as Bob Dagan
- Lisa Roumain as Ilene Brennan
- Richard Neil as John Brennan
- Jay Mohr as Dr. Gene Connors
- Jeff Ross as Oscar Lubin
- Kirk Fox as Sergeant Clark
- Jacob Wysocki as Steve "The Bartender"
- Eugenia Kuzmina as Lisa Tyler
- Justice Gamble as Eddie Brock
03Production
Weisman self-financed Last Appeal and started writing the film in 2020, although production was stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2022, Michael Madsen, Rob Morrow, and Jay Mohr were cast in the film. Filming started the same month.
Originally titled Max Dagan, the film's title was changed to Last Appeal in 2025.
04Release
Last Appeal premiered at the Dances with Films film festival on June 30, 2024, at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
05Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boston Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Lindsey Dresbach | Won |
| SoHo International Film Festival | Best Film | Terre Weisman | Won |
Sources and credits
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- Last Appeal poster.jpg by Barry Katz Entertainment, Fair use
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