Panama (2022 film)

Panama is a 2022 action thriller film directed by Mark Neveldine and starring Cole Hauser and Mel Gibson. It was released in the United States on March 18, 2022 by Saban Films.

Plot
When the U.S. is on the brink of invading Panama, a former marine, Becker, is hired by a CIA operative, Stark, for a top secret arms trade mission. Alone and among the most dangerous arms dealers, Becker learns the true nature of political power.

Cast

 * Cole Hauser as James Becker
 * Mel Gibson as Stark
 * Kate Katzman as Tatiana
 * Charlie Weber as Hank Burns
 * Victor Turpin as Brooklyn Rivera
 * Mauricio Henao as Enrique Rodriguez
 * Jackie Cruz as Cynthia Benitez
 * Kiara Liz as Camila

Production
The project was first announced in 2014 with Daniel Adams directing from a script he co-wrote with William Barber. In 2019, Morgan Freeman and Frank Grillo were attached to star in the film, with Adams still on board to direct. In 2020, it was announced that Mel Gibson and Cole Hauser will star in the film, with Mark Neveldine replacing Adams as director.

Principal photography commenced in December 2020 in Puerto Rico. The film was shot in 14 days over the course of 3 weeks.