Neon on Monday released the trailer for "Paper Tiger," a crime drama written and directed by James Gray. The film is set in 1980s New York and follows two brothers chasing the American dream while discovering how much it can cost them.
The movie stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson. It had its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was shown as part of the official selection.
Neon is positioning the film for awards season, scheduling a limited theatrical release for November 13. The trailer offers a first look at the tense story, which involves the two brothers getting entangled with the Russian mob in New York.
The film marks a return to the crime genre for Gray, whose previous work includes "The Yards" and "We Own the Night." The release date places "Paper Tiger" in the middle of the fall movie season, a common strategy for films hoping to gain awards attention before the end of the year.
Further details about the plot and the full extent of the brothers' troubles were not included in the trailer's promotional material. The film's release will be watched closely by industry observers tracking the awards race.