Pit Fighter (2005)

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.

Director:

Jesse V. Johnson

Writer:

Jesse V. Johnson

Stars:

Dominiquie Vandenberg, Steven Bauer, Fernando Carrillo

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dominiquie Vandenberg	...	Jack Severino
Steven Bauer	...	Manolo
Fernando Carrillo	...	Veneno
Stephen Graham	...	Harry
Stana Katic	...	Marianne
Scott Adkins	...	Nathan
Timothy V. Murphy	...	Father Michael (as Tim Murphy)
Ric Sarabia	...	Doctor Vincent (as Rick Sarabia)
Carlos Buti	...	Carlos (as Giancarlo Valentino)
Catherine Munden	...	Virgin Mary (as Cathrine Munden)
Alice Amter	...	Palm Reader
Armando Acevedo	...	Border Guard
Fivel Stewart	...	Lucinda
Celina Zambón	...	Dancer (as Celina Zambon)
Aspen Stevens	...	Dancer

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

muay thai | duel | martial arts tournament | kickboxing | kickboxer | 

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Taglines:

Some men must fight for redemption.

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Genres:

Action

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence, some language and sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 May 2008 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Legend of Pit Fighter

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$600,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Syndicate, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jack: I'll beat him with dignity.

User Reviews

Showing Promise

The movie's first scene will give you more of an idea of what I'm talking about. The film opens up to images of a South American underground fight club. The crowd is warmed up to the violence by chained dogs snarling and lashing out, held just out of range by their collars. A feeling of routine is pervasive in something we might find abhorrent. Money exchanges hands. The kind of music you'd expect from a Rodriguez film begins, but the tone instead is slightly mournful. All the while, fleeting scenes of the fighters parading towards the ring, heads covered and bowed, become the primary focus. It's fight night, and the crowd wants blood. The battle is part Ultimate Fighting Championship, part Bloodsport riff, but it's well put together, and well shot. Brutal, violent, and quick. A pile of money goes to victor's trainer, and they walk out as they came in. All in a night's work for a pit fighter.

The director didn't have to do that, he could have made a decent fight flick and left it at that. But the quality filming and the unusual little editions is what will keep me watching the people behind this film. I'll be looking up their earlier work as well. I'm afraid the film isn't great, though, just better than average, a garnet in the rough, so to speak. Look it up when you're in the mood for a little hard hitting action but aren't into the Hong Kong style.