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The Tournament

  • 20092009
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  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
35K
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The Tournament (2009)
A tournament is watched by dozens of wealthy men betting on which one of the 30 assassins will survive the next 24 hours "kill or die" and claim the USD10,000,000 prize. It takes place in an English town with plenty of CCTVs.
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A tournament is watched by dozens of wealthy men betting on which one of the 30 assassins will survive the next 24 hours "kill or die" and claim the USD10,000,000 prize. It takes place in an... Read allA tournament is watched by dozens of wealthy men betting on which one of the 30 assassins will survive the next 24 hours "kill or die" and claim the USD10,000,000 prize. It takes place in an English town with plenty of CCTVs.A tournament is watched by dozens of wealthy men betting on which one of the 30 assassins will survive the next 24 hours "kill or die" and claim the USD10,000,000 prize. It takes place in an English town with plenty of CCTVs.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
35K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Scott Mann
  • Writers
    • Gary Young
    • Jonathan Frank
    • Nick Rowntree
  • Stars
    • Ving Rhames
    • Robert Carlyle
    • Kelly Hu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Mann
  • Writers
    • Gary Young
    • Jonathan Frank
    • Nick Rowntree
  • Stars
    • Ving Rhames
    • Robert Carlyle
    • Kelly Hu
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    • 99User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
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    Ving Rhames and Kelly Hu in The Tournament (2009)
    Ving Rhames in The Tournament (2009)
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    Ving Rhames and Ian Somerhalder in The Tournament (2009)
    Ving Rhames in The Tournament (2009)
    Ving Rhames, Robert Carlyle, Kelly Hu, and Ian Somerhalder in The Tournament (2009)
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    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Joshua Harlowas Joshua Harlow
    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Father MacAvoyas Father MacAvoy
    Kelly Hu
    Kelly Hu
    • Lai Lai Zhenas Lai Lai Zhen
    Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder
    • Miles Sladeas Miles Slade
    Liam Cunningham
    Liam Cunningham
    • Powersas Powers
    Sebastien Foucan
    Sebastien Foucan
    • Anton Bogartas Anton Bogart
    Craig Conway
    Craig Conway
    • Steve Tomkoas Steve Tomko
    John Lynch
    John Lynch
    • Gene Walkeras Gene Walker
    Nick Rowntree
    • Eddy Cusackas Eddy Cusack
    Rachel Grant
    Rachel Grant
    • Lina Sofiaas Lina Sofia
    Bashar Rahal
    Bashar Rahal
    • Asa Sadias Asa Sadi
    Andy Nyman
    Andy Nyman
    • Tech Eddieas Tech Eddie
    Iddo Goldberg
    Iddo Goldberg
    • Tech Robas Tech Rob
    Scott Adkins
    Scott Adkins
    • Yuri Petrovas Yuri Petrov
    Camilla Power
    Camilla Power
    • Powers Assistantas Powers Assistant
    Tamika Cameran
    • Joshua's Wifeas Joshua's Wife
    Bill Fellows
    Bill Fellows
    • Pub Landlordas Pub Landlord
    J.J. Perry
    J.J. Perry
    • Montoyaas Montoya
    • Director
      • Scott Mann
    • Writers
      • Gary Young
      • Jonathan Frank
      • Nick Rowntree
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    Storyline

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    Every seven years in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receiving the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of Worlds No 1, which itself carries the legendary million dollar a bullet price tag. —Anonymous
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Every Seven Years The World's Greatest Assassins Gather ... Only One Will Survive
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence, language and some nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In a botched attempt to turn over a semi-trailer truck with an air cannon for a chase scene, a piece of iron debris flew toward the production crew and hit assistant director Shero Rauf. Shero broke both his legs in that accident, which took him almost two years to walk normally again. The accident been caught by the crew members behind the camera and it been published on the web after the release of the movie.
    • Goofs
      Around 1h14m34s the smoke trail from the pyrotechnic used to flip the vehicle is visible during the motorway chase after the red car is launched into the air following one of the crashes
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Father MacAvoy: Let us pray.

    • Alternate versions
      German retail version is cut by ca. three minutes to secure a "Not under 18" rating. The version released in Austria/Switzerland is cut as well (the killing of the dog).
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Fight to the Death Movies (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Lai Lai Fights
      Composed by James Edward Barker

      Performed by James Edward Barker

    User reviews99

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    It will pass the time nicely
    There has been so much trash released over the past couple of years, however The Tournament is one of those fun trashy movies that hits the action spot very nicely, what we have is a game that takes place every 7 years and 30 top assassins play out for the top prize, and yes they have to kill each other to win 10 million, a bug has been placed inside them so they can track each other down and a bunch of rich folk place there bets in who will win.. Well thats pretty much the plot.. So what now follows is a Battle Royal kill fest, and boy do we have some brutal and bloody kills, the film makers were smart to even through in some nudity...and hey presto we have another trashy exploitation movie, but this one kinda rocks, it will remind you of other movies you have seen...like Battle Royal, The Running Man, and even Gamer, so don't expect anything original but there are some nice set pieces, blood gets splattered all over the place and oh... did i even mention that there is some nudity?
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    • Oct 17, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 25, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Bahrain
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Giải Đấu Sinh Tử
    • Filming locations
      • Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • Mann Made Films
      • Sherazade Film Development
      • Storitel
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $493,459
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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