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The Tournament (2009)

 -  Action | Thriller  -  25 July 2010 (UK)
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Every seven years in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receiving the $10,000,000 cash ... See full summary »

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Lina Sofia
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Yuri Petrov
Camilla Power ...
Powers Assistant
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Storyline

Every seven years in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receiving the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of Worlds No 1, which itself carries the legendary million dollar a bullet price tag. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Every Seven Years The World's Greatest Assassins Gather ... Only One Will Survive See more »

Genres:

Action | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence, language and some nudity | See all certifications »

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25 July 2010 (UK)  »

Also Known As:

Bérgyilkosok viadala  »

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Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)
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1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Although the character played by Camilla Power is called Miss Hunter in the movie, she appears in the credits merely as 'Powers' Assistant.' See more »

Goofs

When the scene of all the random assassin's dying to the music is taking place, one scene shows the clock at 6:38 and change remaining, but 2 scene flicks later it shows the clock behind the Host, and it's at 7:01 remaining. See more »

Quotes

Miss Hunter: [incredulous] What did you say?
Tech Eddie: There are no cameras in there.
Miss Hunter: What about satellite?
Tech Rob: They're indoors.
Miss Hunter: Did I speak to you?
[Miss Hunter turns back to Eddie]
Miss Hunter: There are 30 people in there who paid ten million dollars. We're in the final few minutes. I want everything and anything pointed at that fucking church!
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Connections

References Cannibal Holocaust (1980) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye"
Performed by Ruth Jacott
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User Reviews

 
What a surprise! 7/10
18 December 2012 | by (Netherlands) – See all my reviews

Wow. I was expecting a mediocre executed movie but it turned out to be awesome from the first minute in. I don't know why the movie gets so much negative feedback here.

When you watch the movie it's very clear that the makers were inspired by "Battle Royale" and "Terminator 2". A solid cast: Ving Rhames (always bad-ass), Robert Carlyle, Ian Somerhalder (who does surprisingly well!) and a action-packed small role for Scott Adkins. Guns, gore, boobs and loads of stunts & action!

Highly recommended for action-fans!

7/10


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