Ironsides (2009)

A 1975 summer vacation becomes a battle for two boys who each strive to make their fathers proud... one by fighting, the other by seeking peace.

Director:

Joel A. Greenberg

Writers:

Doug Klozzner (screenplay), Joel A. Greenberg (story)

Stars:

Toliver Crisp, Dean Ricca, Dalton Koike

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Toliver Crisp	...	Randy Scott Jr.
Dean Ricca	...	Frank Coltrain
Dalton Koike	...	Simon Coltrain
Mark Munford	...	Mike Coltrain
Dylan Bethel	...	Jimmy Coltrain
Emme Eve Hertz	...	Alice Coltrain
Devin Eldridge	...	Randy Scott Sr.
Kim Barlow	...	Aunt Mildred
Andrew Lee	...	Pete
Aubrey Nelson	...	Billy
Parker Joy Williams	...	Jill
Madeleine Williams	...	Susie (as Madeline Williams)
Bryan McKeon	...	Police Chief
Mark Vashro	...	Talent Show Emcee
Scott Isbell	...	Magician

Storyline

Childhood battles on a secluded island offshore the small New England town of Unity have plagued 11-year-old Randy Scott ever since he became the target of local bullies, the Coltrains, Jimmy, Mike and Simon. The Coltrain brothers don warpaint and terrorize the other kids. Simon especially is merciless, bragging that fists bounce off him, earning him the nickname "Ironsides." At home, Randy's father, a low-level boxer not proud of how he earns a living, begs his bruise-covered son to make peace. Conversely, at the Coltrain's home, the bullies are taught to fight by Frank, their alcoholic, abusive father, who enforces sadistic training, and beats both the brothers and their mother Alice. When Randy's father leaves town to fight his final match before retiring, Randy remains in the care of his disabled Aunt Mildred. Suffering at the hands of Simon and his brothers for control of the island, Randy struggles to find a way toward peace to make his father proud. But when Mr. Coltrain's "...

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Plot Keywords:

bare chested boy | bare chested male | based on true story | one word title | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes the biggest battles are fought....at home

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 December 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$90,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jomar Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color Color (HD) Color (HDCAM)