Pit Fighter (2005)

Director:

Jesse V. Johnson

Writer:

Jesse V. Johnson (writer)

Genre:

Action

Tagline:

Some men must fight for redemption.

Plot:

Jack Severino has no memory, all he knows is the brutal sport of Pit Fighting. When his past catches him up, he realizes he is not who he thought he was. For some men must fight for redemption. |

Cast

Dominiquie Vandenberg	...	Jack
Steven Bauer	...	Manolo
Stephen Graham	...	Harry
Stana Katic	...	Marianne
Fernando Carrillo	...	Veneno
Giancarlo Valentino	...	Carlos
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Scott Adkins	...	Nathan
Alice Amter	...	Tough Girl / Margarita
Marco Khan	...	Russian wrestler (as Marco Khanlian)
Johnson R. Matthew	...	Rebel Fighter
Andre McCoy	...	The Brazilian (as Chyna McCoy)
Erich A. Muller	...	Julio
Catherine Munden	...	Mary
Timothy V. Murphy	...	Reverend Michael
Flavia Nanko	...	Girl
Christopher Rivera	...	Guerilla
Fernanda Romero	...	Conchita
Ric Sarabia	...	Doc
Boo Boo Stewart	...	Vendor
Fivel Stewart	...	Daughter
Maegan Stewart	...	Vendor
Ali Zamani	...	Guerilla

Also Known As:

Legend of Pit Fighter (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong brutal violence, some language and sexuality.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Germany:18 (cut) | Germany:Not Rated (SPIO/JK) (uncut) | UK:18 | Canada:18A | Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA | New Zealand:R18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company:

Syndicate, The

Quotes:

Jack: I'll beat him with dignity.

Try it, you might like it

I've read the negative comments on this film and agree that there are some things that could have been done to make the movie better. However, Mr. Johnson has made a really good film considering the budget he had to work with. As a recording artist I am well aware of the difference that a big budget makes.

The fight scenes were very well done. Dominique Vandenberg is an awesome fighter and looks the part. It's good to see a fight film without the special effects used in today's martial arts movies. A refreshing return to the days when martial artist were only dependent on their own physical skills. Mr. Vandenberg is certainly one to watch for in the future.

Steven Bauer and Stephen Graham are great actors and added a lot to this movie. Mr Graham's part was small but so well done. He is one of those great actors that makes it look easy, so natural.

From my point of view, Steven Bauer was the star of this film. His character was the thread that tied the story together. Another fine actor that makes the work look easy. Fernando Carrillo is another one to watch for in the future. He is very charismatic.

For those of you who are into violence, this film is violent. There are some scenes that are over the top with rage. And there is a lot of killing going on.

The theme of a bad guy trying to make up for his past is a good twist.