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The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone

  • 20092009
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  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone (2009)
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After spending 8 years in prison for an unfortunate accident, heavy-weight boxer Joey Nardone returns to a solitary life in Philadelphia. His time in prison and the opportunity to reflect ha... Read allAfter spending 8 years in prison for an unfortunate accident, heavy-weight boxer Joey Nardone returns to a solitary life in Philadelphia. His time in prison and the opportunity to reflect has changed him. Feeling like a stranger in his own neighborhood and searching for some semb... Read allAfter spending 8 years in prison for an unfortunate accident, heavy-weight boxer Joey Nardone returns to a solitary life in Philadelphia. His time in prison and the opportunity to reflect has changed him. Feeling like a stranger in his own neighborhood and searching for some semblance of normalcy, he takes a job at the boxing gym where he used to work-out. Joey finds ... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
465
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  • Director
    • James Quattrochi
  • Writers
    • Tony Luke Jr.(story)
    • Jason Noto
  • Stars
    • William Forsythe
    • Tony Danza
    • Leo Rossi
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Quattrochi
  • Writers
    • Tony Luke Jr.(story)
    • Jason Noto
  • Stars
    • William Forsythe
    • Tony Danza
    • Leo Rossi
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    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    William Forsythe
    William Forsythe
    • Massimoas Massimo
    Tony Danza
    Tony Danza
    • Chickieas Chickie
    Leo Rossi
    Leo Rossi
    • Peteyas Petey
    Billy Gallo
    Billy Gallo
    • Hugoas Hugo
    Joe Pistone
    Joe Pistone
    • HiFias HiFi
    Dayanara Torres
    Dayanara Torres
    • Ameliaas Amelia
    Dean Marrazzo
    Dean Marrazzo
    • Police officeras Police officer
    Johnny Serret
    Johnny Serret
    • Boxeras Boxer
    Stink Fisher
    Stink Fisher
    • Maloneas Malone
    Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini
    Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini
    • KCas KC
    Toni Romano
    Toni Romano
    • Heavenas Heaven
    Patrick McDade
    Patrick McDade
    • Bar Tenderas Bar Tender
    Matthew F. Rios
    Matthew F. Rios
    • Thugas Thug
    • (as Matthew Rios)
    Nick Chandler
    Nick Chandler
    • Surgeonas Surgeon
    Roman Maldonado
    Roman Maldonado
    • Punk #1as Punk #1
    Peter Cordova
    Peter Cordova
    • Prison convict #1as Prison convict #1
    Tamara Della Anderson
    Tamara Della Anderson
    • Female Officeras Female Officer
    • (as Tamara Anderson)
    Tony Luke Jr.
    Tony Luke Jr.
    • Joey Nardoneas Joey Nardone
    • Director
      • James Quattrochi
    • Writers
      • Tony Luke Jr.(story)
      • Jason Noto
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    • Trivia
      Won the 2009 Philly Film Fest.
    • Soundtracks
      And we call them coach
      Written by Skip Denenberg

      Performed by Tony Luke Jr

    User reviews4

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    Top review
    2/10
    Laughly bad
    It's hard to find words but here are a few: cliche-riddled, stereotype-laden, ill cast. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.
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    • jy-20236
    • Aug 23, 2019

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Nail
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • 2nd Generation Films
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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