The Marine (2006)

A group of diamond thieves on the run kidnap the wife of a recently discharged marine who goes on a chase through the South Carolinian wilderness to retrieve her.

Director:

John Bonito

Writers:

Michelle Gallagher (story) (as Michell Gallagher), Michelle Gallagher (screenplay) (as Michell Gallagher)

Stars:

John Cena, Kelly Carlson, Robert Patrick

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cena	...	John Triton
Robert Patrick	...	Rome
Kelly Carlson	...	Kate Triton
Anthony Ray Parker	...	Morgan
Abigail Bianca	...	Angela
Jerome Ehlers	...	Van Buren
Manu Bennett	...	Bennett
Damon Gibson	...	Vescera
Drew Powell	...	Joe
Frank Carlopio	...	Frank
Firass Dirani	...	Al Qaeda Leader
Remi Broadway	...	Marine #1
Steve Harman	...	Marine #2
Damien Bryson	...	Marine #3
Robert Coleby	...	Braun

Storyline

John Triton is a heroic Marine who returns home after being discharged--against his will--from the Iraq War. Stateside, he finds himself back in action, when a group of murderous diamond thieves on the run led by a merciless criminal named Rome has kidnapped his wife and John goes on a chase through the South Carolinian wilderness to retrieve her. With everything on the line, the Marine will stop at nothing to carry out his toughest and most important mission.

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Plot Keywords:

beating | tied up | muscleman | tough guy | marine | 

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, sensuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the scene where Morgan reminisces about his days at summer camp, the banjo song from Deliverance (1972) can be heard in the background.

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Goofs

During the shooting scene in the house near the swamp, Rome shoots at Triton at least ten times, then after he leaves the house, he fires at least fifteen more shots without reloading, which is impossible for that pistol.

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Quotes

Rome: Morgan, see if you can go find the generator.
Morgan: Why me?
Rome: Why not?
Morgan: What if there's some guy up there with a hockey mask and a hatchet? Or... or a group of country ass crackers cravin' some man-love?
Rome: It'll be fun, like summer camp.

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Connections

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Wrong Side of Town (2012)

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Soundtracks

Sunshine
Written by Carlos Hassan, Sandy Lol and Lil' Flip (as Eric Weston)
Performed by Lil' Flip featuring Lea
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

User Reviews

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I saw an early preview of this film and boy was I shocked at how well it was shot and acted. Though (by contract) I'm not allowed to release any major details of this movie I can tell you that this is the best 'action' movie I have seen in ages. Cena is fantastic in his role and has 'the next Rock' written all over him, he just has fantastic screen presence and perfect 'hollywood' timing. Robert'T-1000'Patrick is awesome and is perfect in his villain role. Like all action films the story is a bit over the top but actually makes sense and is easy to follow. Don't expect Shakespeare or anything but there are a couple of great lines in the movie. Despite all it's action movie cliché's it came off to me as fresh, fun and definitely worth the admission fee, don't be put off because it's a wwe production. Big Thumbs UP!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Arabic

Release Date:

13 October 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Marine

Filming Locations:

Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,138,774, 15 October 2006

Gross USA:

$18,844,784

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$22,165,608

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox, WWE Studios, Pacific Film and Television Commission

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1