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Ground Rules

  • 1997
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
2.7/10
51
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"Ground Rules" poster, Sean Donahue, Frank Stallone and Richard Lynch star
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"Battle Ball, " high-powered motorcross teams equipped with metal claws, protective armor, and a caged car which is used as the moving goal--has risen in prominence to become San Francisco's... Read all"Battle Ball, " high-powered motorcross teams equipped with metal claws, protective armor, and a caged car which is used as the moving goal--has risen in prominence to become San Francisco's most coveted underground gambling sport."Battle Ball, " high-powered motorcross teams equipped with metal claws, protective armor, and a caged car which is used as the moving goal--has risen in prominence to become San Francisco's most coveted underground gambling sport.

  • Director
    • Patrick G. Donahue
  • Writers
    • Derrick Costa
    • Patrick G. Donahue
    • Sean P. Donahue
  • Stars
    • Sean P. Donahue
    • Frank Stallone
    • Richard Lynch
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  • IMDb RATING
    2.7/10
    51
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Patrick G. Donahue
    • Writers
      • Derrick Costa
      • Patrick G. Donahue
      • Sean P. Donahue
    • Stars
      • Sean P. Donahue
      • Frank Stallone
      • Richard Lynch
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Sean P. Donahue
      Frank Stallone
      Frank Stallone
      Richard Lynch
      Richard Lynch
      Ted Markland
      Ted Markland
      • Victor
      Elizibeth Carabarin
      Patrick G. Donahue
      Patrick G. Donahue
        Steve Ewing
        • Club Owner
        Shawn Flanagan
        Shawn Flanagan
        Joseph Guidace
        • Detective Harris
        Audra Newman
        Marty Sheridan
        • Director
          • Patrick G. Donahue
        • Writers
          • Derrick Costa
          • Patrick G. Donahue
          • Sean P. Donahue
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        1/10
        Watch this all time favorite movie!
        Ebert/Roeper give this one three thumbs down. This experience is one that will be treasured in the local dust areas of the videostores. This movie is one to stay clear of. It is loaded with bad actors, worse script and worst storyline ever. So, if you wanne give yourself a mind-numbing hard time, go and get this movie. It'll blow your mind......... to crap.
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        • Sep 8, 2002

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        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Official site
          • Bottom Line Studios
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Horis kanones
        • Filming locations
          • Los Gatos, California, USA
        • Production company
          • Bottom Line Studios Inc.
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          1 hour 30 minutes
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