The Condemned (2007)

Jack Conrad is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going to the sole survivor.

Director:

Scott Wiper

Writers:

Scott Wiper (screenplay), Rob Hedden (screenplay)

Stars:

Steve Austin, Vinnie Jones, Nathan Jones

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Austin	...	Conrad
Vinnie Jones	...	McStarley
Robert Mammone	...	Breckel
Tory Mussett	...	Julie (as Victoria Mussett)
Manu Bennett	...	Paco
Madeleine West	...	Sarah Cavanaugh
Rick Hoffman	...	'Goldy' Goldman
Christopher James Baker	...	Eddie C (as Christopher Baker)
Sam Healy	...	Bella (as Samantha Healy)
Luke Pegler	...	Baxter
Masa Yamaguchi	...	Saiga
Emilia Burns	...	Yasantwa (as Emelia Burns)
Dasi Ruz	...	Rosa
Marcus Johnson	...	Kreston Mackie
Nathan Jones	...	Petr

Storyline

The story of Jack Conrad, who is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going to the sole survivor.

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Plot Keywords:

island | last man standing | website | jungle | tied feet | 

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Taglines:

10 will fight,9 will die.You get to watch.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong brutal violence, and for language

Details

Official Sites:

Lions Gate Films [United States] Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish German

Release Date:

27 April 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

La isla de los condenados

Filming Locations:

Mount Tamborine, Queensland, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,807,595, 29 April 2007, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$3,718, 2 June 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate,WWE Studios,Sidestreet Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Plane in background for fight sequence is B25 from WW2

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Goofs

(at around 1 min) There is a close up of the guard turning the key in a large lock. You can clearly see the lock is already open though.

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Quotes

Jack Conrad: You know, I don't know who you are, and I don't care. But I don't play games.
Ian Breckel: You don't have to win... but everbody plays

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Connections

Featured in WrestleMania 23 (2007)

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Soundtracks

To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High)
Written by Ryan Adams and David Rawlings
Performed by Ryan Adams

User Reviews

Not nearly as bad as a lot of you are making it out to be.

Honestly, I really enjoyed this film. It reminded me of the good old days of action films such as Commando, Demolition Man, etc. Anyone who can endure/enjoy Stallone or Arnold in action movies certainly shouldn't have a problem with Steve Austin's acting.

I think this film just gets a bad rap from critics because WWE is associated with it and no one wants to be the guy that gives them a break. It certainly won't win an Oscar, but if you enjoy action films then I'd definitely give this a chance. Just try & forget WWE is associated with it, let it stand on it's own two feet and judge it for yourself with an open mind.