The Red Canvas (2009)

This full-contact action drama, loaded with authentic mixed martial arts, is a transcending inspirational story of redemption.

Directors:

Kenneth Chamitoff, Adam Boster

Writer:

Kenneth Chamitoff

Stars:

George Takei, Ving Rhames, Maria Conchita Alonso

4 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
George Takei	...	Krang
Ving Rhames	...	Gene
Maria Conchita Alonso	...	Maria Sanchez
Fernanda Romero	...	Natania Sanchez
Ernie Reyes Jr.	...	Johnny Sanchez
John Savage	...	Harbin Rask
Matthias Hues	...	Matt
Joe Nieves	...	Tony Lyndelli
Matt Riedy	...	Newscaster
Chris Casamassa	...	Ring Announcer
Sara Downing	...	Julia
Ernie Reyes Sr.	...	Diego Sanchez
Paul Lacovara	...	Police Officer #1
Arnold Chon	...	Lung
Leslie Garza	...	Natania's Friend (as Leslie Garza Rivera)

Storyline

Respect is earned by those who are willing to die for a worthy cause. While all men crave respect, few ever find their battlefield. For Johnny Sanchez, war happens in the ring, on the RED CANVAS. What are you willing to die for?

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Plot Keywords:

underground fighting | martial artist | martial arts | drugs | convict | 

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Taglines:

Heroes Fight with Weapons Forged in the Heart

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, pervasive martial arts action, substance abuse, some sensuality and thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official soundtrack site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Art of Submission

Filming Locations:

Columbia, Missouri, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Photo-Kicks Productions, Boster Castle, Boster Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min 102 min (European Film Market)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Red Canvas is the first feature film shot and completed on the RED One 4K Digital Cinema Camera, which captures motion pictures as digital images, as opposed to using film. Digital cinema cameras have introduced new creative possibilities for how motion is captured and edited.

User Reviews

KEN CHAMITOFF Producer / Director

Red Canvas has/had a Good Script; Great Characters; and wonderful Plot. KEN CHAMITOFF under financed went ahead and started a film not capable of completion.... as a result, I am one of several crew member's who remain unpaid or in possession of checks that cannot be cashed. Ving Rahmes though paid $175,000 chose to sue CHAMITOFF for his unpaid balance of $25,000. Unlike us, at least Rhames GOT SOMETHING, and can afford to pursue the unpaid debt. A worst result is that CHAMITOFF a proved Writer will never be able to comeback to NEVADA and film again, as with so many bridges burnt, and so much crew unpaid, this will surely cost him a reputation and future in the industry.