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Perfect Sport

  • 20082008
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Perfect Sport (2008)
A brother and sister face off for a coveted spot on their school's wrestling team.
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Lee Bishop does not have the same problems as your average teenager. When his mother leaves for Iraq, Lee is forced to grow up quickly. As though maintaining his varsity spot on the wrestlin... Read allLee Bishop does not have the same problems as your average teenager. When his mother leaves for Iraq, Lee is forced to grow up quickly. As though maintaining his varsity spot on the wrestling team wasn't enough to deal with, his younger sister Tina decides to join the team. In ad... Read allLee Bishop does not have the same problems as your average teenager. When his mother leaves for Iraq, Lee is forced to grow up quickly. As though maintaining his varsity spot on the wrestling team wasn't enough to deal with, his younger sister Tina decides to join the team. In addition Tina is being aggressively pursued by an upperclassman and since their father is ou... Read all

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Anthony O'Brien
  • Writers
    • Mark Harley
    • Anthony O'Brien
  • Stars
    • Gary Hudson
    • Jessica Rose
    • Stella Keitel
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  • Director
    • Anthony O'Brien
  • Writers
    • Mark Harley
    • Anthony O'Brien
  • Stars
    • Gary Hudson
    • Jessica Rose
    • Stella Keitel
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Gary Hudson
    Gary Hudson
    • Joe Krossas Joe Kross
    Jessica Rose
    Jessica Rose
    • Tina Bishopas Tina Bishop
    Stella Keitel
    Stella Keitel
    • Fallonas Fallon
    Anthony O'Brien
    • Lee Bishopas Lee Bishop
    Nick Richey
    Nick Richey
    • Patas Pat
    Shawn Aly
    • Travisas Travis
    Jim Turner
    Jim Turner
    • Coach Xavier Thompsonas Coach Xavier Thompson
    Taylor Dow
    • Brettas Brett
    Levi Kane
    • Chadwickas Chadwick
    Jodie Harwood
    Jodie Harwood
    • Ms. Bishopas Ms. Bishop
    James Todd
    • Referee #1as Referee #1
    Anthony L. Fuller Jr.
    • Referee #2as Referee #2
    Rachel Permann
    • SAT Proctoras SAT Proctor
    • (as Rachel Elizabeth Permann)
    Linda Jensen
    • Teacheras Teacher
    • (as Linda Kay Jensen)
    Tessa Marie Archer
    • Tequila Girlas Tequila Girl
    Sean Cook
    Sean Cook
    • Dakotaas Dakota
    • (as Sean Michael Cook)
    Taylor Mulvihill
    • Dancer #2as Dancer #2
    • Director
      • Anthony O'Brien
    • Writers
      • Mark Harley
      • Anthony O'Brien
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    Lee Bishop does not have the same problems as your average teenager. When his mother leaves for Iraq, Lee is forced to grow up quickly. As though maintaining his varsity spot on the wrestling team wasn't enough to deal with, his younger sister Tina decides to join the team. In addition Tina is being aggressively pursued by an upperclassman and since their father is out of the picture, Lee feels he is her only defense against the corrupting influences around her. Enter Joe Kross, the owner of a local gym, who agrees to help coach the wrestling team. Because Lee is without guidance, Joe's increasing influence threatens to push Lee over the precipice. Lee must decide how far he is willing to go to secure his own future while protecting his sister - all before personal demons, and an act of sexual violence threaten to destroy him. —J. Chappell
    • wrestling
    • wrestler
    • steroids
    • high school
    • school
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      • Sometimes to grow up, you must fall down.
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      • Drama
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    I loved this movie! Caught it at Houston Worldfest where it won for Best Drama. For those of you who haven't seen it yet (don't worry, no spoilers here) here's a mini-review:

    Building on a very creative script with an unexpected plot and believable, fully human characters, the actors make unusual choices that bring even more life to their roles. Your typical sports movie this ain't. Perfect Sport is also set against a beautiful score. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see something original and gripping. It's so nice to see a movie where you don't know everything that's going to happen in advance. Loved it! Hope it comes out in wider release soon.
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    • Apr 21, 2008

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Vashon Island, Washington, USA
    • Production company
      • Building Block Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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