Pit Fighter(film)
| Pit Fighter | |
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| Directed by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Written by | Jesse V. Johnson |
| Produced by | James Henney Ari Palitz Gareth West |
| Starring | Dominique Vandenberg Steven Bauer Stephen Graham |
| Cinematography | Robert Hayes |
| Edited by | Cari Coughlin |
| Music by | Marcello De Francisci |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Pit Fighteris a 2005 action film directed byJesse V. Johnsonand starringDominique Vandenberg,Steven BauerandStephen GrahamandScott Adkins.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Jack Severino (Dominique Vandenberg) is a quiet yet intense man who has norecollectionof his past. He spends his time in violentVale Tudofights in a small South American village. The only friend he has is his manager Manolo (Steven Bauer), an Indian trying to escape poverty. Jack's violent past catches up with him when he sees a woman (Stana Katic) he has not seen in years bring back his memories.
Cast
[edit]- Dominique Vandenbergas Jack Severino
- Steven Baueras Manolo
- Fernando Carrilloas Veneno
- Stephen Grahamas Harry
- Stana Katicas Marianne
- Scott Adkinsas Nathan
- Timothy V. Murphyas Father Michael
- Ric Sarabia as Dr. Vincent
- Carlos Buti as Carlos
- Catherine Munden asVirgin Mary
- Fivel Stewartas Lucinda
- Eddie Morales as Don Rafael
- Erich A. Muller as Julio Zambista
- Andre McCoy as Brazilian Fighter
- Marco Khanas Russian Fighter
- Gary Gray as Supremacist Fighter
- Edwin Villa as Capoeira Fighter
- Ciona Johnson as Female Fighter
- Kim Collea as Female Fighter
- Maurice Negro as Wrestler
- Paul Cullen as 'Scarface'
- Alice Amteras Palm Reader
- Celina Zambon as Dancer
- Aspen Stevens as Dancer
- Fernanda Romeroas Conchita (uncredited)
- Al Burke as Mob Boss (uncredited)
- Booboo Stewartas Vendor (uncredited)
- Maegan Stewart as Vendor (uncredited)
Reception
[edit]The film was not well received by critics and has a0%fresh rating (from 3 reviews) onRotten Tomatoes[3]and David Nusair of Reel Film said "There've been a lot of bad straight-to-video action flicks over the years, but this is surely the worst".[4]DVD Talkreviewer Scott Weinberg said in his review, "Just because something's (very) cheaply made, amazingly generic, and more than a little stupid -- that doesn't mean it's boring. And if you're the sort of movie fan who'd grab a DVD calledPit Fighterfrom the shelf and flip it over to read the plot synopsis -- thenPit Fighteris probably something you'd enjoy. "[2]
References
[edit]- ^Pit Fighter (2004) Movie Review BeyondHollywoodArchived2008-05-02 at theWayback Machine
- ^abDVD Talk Review "Pit Fighter" by Scott Weinberg, May 29, 2005
- ^Rotten TomatoesPit Fighter (2005)
- ^Reel Film ReviewPit Fighter (July 19/05)
External links
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