Sony Picks Up Remake Rights To German “Robber”
Sony has bought the English-language remake rights to Austrian helmer Benjamin Heisenberg’s “The Robber.” Deal was a low-figure development buy for Sony. Based on author Martin Prinz’s source tome, “Der Rauber” tells the real-life story of marathon runner Johann Rettenberger, known as “Pump-gun Ronnie,” who made a hobby of robbing banks. The Austrian-German thriller, which unspooled in competition at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, had its German bow in March. Laura Ziskin will serve as producer on “The Robber” retread. Sony has yet to announce a director.
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