Knucklehead (2010)

After con artist Eddie Sullivan (Feuerstein) incurs a large debt with a local criminal ringleader, he creates a get-rich-quick scheme and enlists a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Wight) ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael W. Watkins

Writers:

Bear Aderhold, Tom Sullivan,

Stars:

Mark Feuerstein, Melora Hardin, Paul Wight

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Feuerstein	...	Eddie Sullivan
Melora Hardin	...	Mary
Paul Wight	...	Walter Krunk (as The Big Show)
Dennis Farina	...	Memphis Earl
Wendie Malick	...	Sister Francesca
Rebecca Creskoff	...	Tina
Will Patton	...	Vic Sullivan
Saul Rubinek	...	Rabbi
Bobb'e J. Thompson	...	Mad Milton
Lester Speight	...	Redrum
Kurt Doss	...	Henry
Lurie Poston	...	Todd
Lance E. Nichols	...	Milton's Dad (as Lance Nichols)
Jake Austin Walker	...	Dennis
Douglas M. Griffin	...	Sketchy Driver

Storyline

After con artist Eddie Sullivan (Feuerstein) incurs a large debt with a local criminal ringleader, he creates a get-rich-quick scheme and enlists a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Wight) as his unwitting accomplice. Walter's orphanage -- the only home he's ever known -- also needs funds desperately. Upon overhearing Walter's predicament, Eddie convinces the no-nonsense head nun, Sister Francesca (Malick), that Walter can win the money as a fighter and pay off the church's debts. Eddie's plan: travel from town to town with Walter and enter small, unsanctioned fighting competitions for prize money Sister Francesca dispatches Mary (Hardin) as a chaperone for both Walter and the money and gives Eddie a week - and a prayer - to make it happen. During their journey across the south to the annual Pro-Am MMA tournament in New Orleans, Walter discovers what life is like outside the orphanage, while Eddie becomes morally conflicted over whether to take all the loot for himself or keep his ...

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Plot Keywords:

con artist | church | nun | one word title | wrestling

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Taglines:

A Knock Out Comedy

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some crude humor, language and some fighting action

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Enas athoos gigantas

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

WWE Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the little kid at the orphanage is reading the post cards from Walter, he says they have been through Kentucky, but later on in the film we see them passing through Kentucky.

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Connections

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Going Overboard (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Drink you off my mind"
Written by Kenny George
Performed by Kenny George Band

User Reviews

A wonderful comedy for the family on the weekend!

I just finished watching Knucklehead and I absolutely loved it. It is hilarious most of the time and very sad at times, and I really love the funny and sad twists. I was expecting it to be just another time-wasting movie that will depend entirely on its main actor's fame, but it definitely surpassed my expectations.

All the actors in the movie were great. Mark Feuerstein and Merola Hardin really hit the spot and play their characters perfectly, and so did all the other actors in the movie.

Paul Wight "The Big Show" surprisingly is a brilliant actor. He is hilarious and portrays his character's emotions flawlessly. I'd go as much as saying he's a much better actor than he is a wrestler.

Critics and people who are into movies like The Godfather should avoid this movie and not start criticizing and nominating it for worst movie in history as this is just a comedy for the family.

So buy/rent it for the weekend, sit on the couch with your family, get your pop corn ready, and prepare to start laughing at a giant acting like a 12 year old!

Gotta love Knucklehead!