After con artist Eddie Sullivan (Feuerstein) incurs a large debt with a local criminal ringleader, he creates a get-rich-quick scheme and enlists a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Wight) as his unwitting accomplice. Walter's orphanage --...
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Cast
| Mark Feuerstein | ... |
Eddie Sullivan
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| Melora Hardin | ... |
Mary
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| Paul Wight | ... |
Walter Krunk
(as The Big Show)
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| Dennis Farina | ... |
Memphis Earl
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| Wendie Malick | ... |
Sister Francesca
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| Rebecca Creskoff | ... |
Tina
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| Will Patton | ... |
Vic Sullivan
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| Saul Rubinek | ... |
Rabbi
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| Bobb'e J. Thompson | ... |
Mad Milton
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| Lester Speight | ... |
Redrum
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| Kurt Doss | ... |
Henry
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| Lurie Poston | ... |
Todd
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| Lance E. Nichols | ... |
Milton's Dad
(as Lance Nichols)
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| Jake Austin Walker | ... |
Dennis
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| Douglas M. Griffin | ... |
Sketchy Driver
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| Jesse James Youngblood | ... |
Dangerous Mexican
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Darcel White Moreno | ... |
Jiggles
(as Darcel Moreno)
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Lacey Minchew | ... |
Cutie at Jackalope
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Jerry Katz | ... |
Sugar Ray Rosenberg
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| Caleb Michaelson | ... |
Meathead Jock
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Lamont Turner | ... |
Scary Backyard Fighter
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| Joe Chrest | ... |
Child Services Inspector
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Margo Swisher | ... |
Sexy Nurse
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Erin Frederic | ... |
Young Nun
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| Christopher Berry | ... |
Guy
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| James DuMont | ... |
Announcer
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George Wilson | ... |
Homeless Guy
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| Hunter Burke | ... |
Teen #1 in Car
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| Garrett Hines | ... |
Teen #2 in Car
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| Carol Sutton | ... |
Woman on Bus
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Arvilla Riddick | ... |
Older Woman on Bus
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Jeff S. Riddick Jr. | ... |
Older Man on Bus
(as Jeff Riddick)
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John Chambers | ... |
Guy on Phone
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| Anthony Michael Frederick | ... |
Fireman
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Jack Radosta | ... |
Biker #1
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John Evez | ... |
Biker #2
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| Jon Eyez | ... |
Biker #2
(as John Eyez)
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| Spice Williams-Crosby | ... |
Biker Chick
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Lee Nguyen | ... |
Gas Station Cashier
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| Lara Grice | ... |
Hooker
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Kristian Rothaermel | ... |
Chisel
(as Kristian Rothaermal)
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Matthew Paul Spriggs | ... |
Fat Man
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Edrick Browne | ... |
Fight Organizer / Announcer
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Elizabeth McNulty | ... |
National Anthem Singer
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Wayne Ferrara | ... |
Police Captain
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| Shane Partlow | ... |
Cop
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Jeb Vonder Bruegge | ... |
Munchkin #1
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Delaney Perkins | ... |
Munchkin #2
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Kenny George | ... |
Jackalope Band - Lead Singer
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Bucky Brown | ... |
Jackalope Band - Drummer
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David Elder | ... |
Jackalope Band - Bassist
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Center Ely | ... |
Jackalope Band - Pedal Steel Guitar
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Mamie Foreman | ... |
Jackalope Band
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Ethan Gardiner | ... |
Jackalope Band
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| Matt Adler | ... |
(voice)
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Thomas Robert Akos | ... |
Fighter
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Steve Alterman | ... |
(voice)
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Chris Angerdina | ... |
Jewish Wrestling Fan
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Hilbrand Bennet Ausema | ... |
Wrestling Fan / Fight Fan / Play Audience
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Kenneth Ausema | ... |
Orphan in Play / Young Fan
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| Kirk Baily | ... |
(voice)
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| John Bernecker | ... |
Fighter
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| David E. Brown | ... |
Security Guard
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Kate Carlin | ... |
(voice)
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Mitch Carter | ... |
(voice)
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| Jeff Chase | ... |
Fighter
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| Valencia Christina | ... |
Stand for Jiggles
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| David Cowgill | ... |
(voice)
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Micheal K. Douglas | ... |
Training Fighter / Wrestling Spectator
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Blake Dozzer | ... |
Fight Fan
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Harrison Fahn | ... |
(voice)
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Elan Garflas | ... |
(voice)
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Kevin Christopher Gillen | ... |
Sideline Fighter
(as Kevin Christopher Grant)
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| Shaun Grant | ... |
Fighter
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Kerry Gutierrez | ... |
(voice)
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Ryan Hebert | ... |
Fight Trainer
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| Bridget Hoffman | ... |
(voice)
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| Dominic Scott Kay | ... |
(voice)
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Art Kimbro | ... |
(voice)
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Meade Kincke | ... |
Bar Patron
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Luisa Leschin | ... |
(voice)
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Edgar Leza | ... |
Immigrant
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Sal Lopez | ... |
(voice)
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| Sam Medina | ... |
Fighter
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Joseph Menard | ... |
Fight Fan
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| Scott Menville | ... |
(voice)
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Bob Neill | ... |
(voice)
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| Phi-Long Nguyen | ... |
Fighter
(as Phi-Long Tan Nguyen)
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Anthony Phillips | ... |
Fight Spectator
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Jacky Pinol | ... |
(voice)
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Lisa Riley | ... |
Extra
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Tom Sicola | ... |
Fighter
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Dennis Singletary | ... |
(voice)
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Logan Douglas Smith | ... |
Hasidic Jewish Rabbi, Bear Wrestling Fan
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Derrick Southers | ... |
Fighter
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Kerry Starks | ... |
Fighter
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Lorrenz Tolson | ... |
(voice)
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Greg Will | ... |
Fighter
(as Gregory Williams)
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| Michael Wozniak | ... |
Street Better
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Julia Adams | ... |
Fight Fan (uncredited)
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Mike Agresta | ... |
Fight Manager (uncredited)
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Charlotte Biggs | ... |
Waitress / Spectator (uncredited)
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Joseph Blackstone | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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| Allen Boudreaux | ... |
Jewish Wrestling Fan (uncredited)
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| Sean Paul Braud | ... |
Hasidic Jew (uncredited)
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| Gaven Tomas' Brooks | ... |
Boy on Bus (uncredited)
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Gabrielle Chapin | ... |
Line Dancer (uncredited)
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Felder Charbonnet | ... |
Fight Registration Official (uncredited)
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Edward R. Cox | ... |
Jewish Wrestling Fan (uncredited)
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Thomas C. Daniel | ... |
Sugar Ray's Trainer (uncredited)
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| Adrienne Esteen | ... |
Fight Fan (uncredited)
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Trey Fuller | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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| Gino Galento | ... |
(uncredited)
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Shima Ghamari | ... |
Lady in Yellow (uncredited)
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Geraldine Glenn | ... |
Truckstop Waitress (uncredited)
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Russell M. Haeuser | ... |
Fight Fan (uncredited)
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Emily D. Haley | ... |
Women at Bar (uncredited)
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Gene Kevin Hames Jr. | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Kage Havok | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Rodney Hebert | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Rahsaan Ison | ... |
Tin man in play (uncredited)
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Raziel Jordan | ... |
(uncredited)
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Tony Lawson | ... |
Jewish wrestling patron (uncredited)
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Cynthia LeBlanc | ... |
Hotel Guest / Fight Fan (uncredited)
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Elton LeBlanc | ... |
Hotel Guest / Fight Fan (uncredited)
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| Laurie Lee | ... |
Wrestling Fan (uncredited)
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| Chris Marroy | ... |
Club Goer (uncredited)
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Avon Maser | ... |
Bear Wrestling Spectator (uncredited)
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Kristal McManigal | ... |
Nunja #1 (uncredited)
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Jay Oliver | ... |
Fight Fan (uncredited)
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Malik Peters | ... |
Boy In Stage Play (uncredited)
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Shelby Purchner | ... |
Fair Goer (uncredited)
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Jennifer Ramirez | ... |
Nun (uncredited)
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Mark Rayner | ... |
Hasidic Jewish man (uncredited)
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Aaron Sauer | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Chaz Smith | ... |
Hasidic Jew (uncredited)
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Terry Lee Smith | ... |
Jewish Man (uncredited)
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Christine Standfill | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Raymond D. Sweet | ... |
Ernest - Spectator (uncredited)
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Thea Tucker | ... |
Fair Goer (uncredited)
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| Daniel Vincent | ... |
Bayou Bag Man (uncredited)
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M. Jearl Vinot | ... |
Trainer / Wrestling Match Fan (uncredited)
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Chris Whetstone | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Jeffrey Whitney | ... |
Hotel Guest / Back Alley Fight Attendee (uncredited)
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Lynette Zumo | ... |
Club Patron / Wrestling Fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael W. Watkins | ||
Written by
| Bear Aderhold | ... | (written by) & |
| Tom Sullivan | ... | (written by) (as Thomas F.X. Sullivan) and |
| Adam Rifkin | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Steve Barnett | ... | executive producer |
| David Calloway | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Del Valle | ... | line producer |
| Nancy Hirami | ... | co-producer |
| Richard Lowell | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Pavone | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jim Johnston | ||
Cinematography by
| Kenneth Zunder | ||
Film Editing by
| Peck Prior | ||
Editorial Department
| Miguel Calvento | ... | editorial production assistant |
| Doug Delaney | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Jan Janotta | ... | colorist |
| Michael John Koetter | ... | software engineer |
| Kit Lubold | ... | digital intermediate data manager |
| Daphne Raves | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Denise Chamian | ||
| Ania O'Hare | ... | (as Ania Kamieniecki-O'Hare) |
Production Design by
| Raymond Pumilia | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ryan Martin Dwyer | ||
Costume Design by
| Claire Breaux | ||
Makeup Department
| Samantha M. Capps | ... | additional make up artist |
| Tracy Ewell | ... | makeup artist |
| Sherri B. Hamilton | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Sherri Hamilton) |
| Fleur Morell | ... | makeup department head |
| Kent Richard | ... | additional hair stylist |
| LeDiedra Richard-Baldwin | ... | makeup artist |
| Aimee Stuit | ... | key makeup artist |
| Amy Wood | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Nancy Hirami | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Todd Lewis | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jason Altieri | ... | key second assistant director |
| Alexandra K. Browne | ... | second assistant director |
| Zack Kibbee | ... | additional second second assistant director |
| Nick Satriano | ... | first assistant director |
| John M. White | ... | additional second assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael Arena | ... | greens gang boss |
| Mike Barnard | ... | paint foreman |
| Scott C. Bivona | ... | lead greensman |
| Edward J. Borasch Jr. | ... | property master |
| Chris Britt | ... | set dresser |
| Jaime Fernandez | ... | assistant property master |
| Sarah Forrest | ... | set designer |
| Paul Giglione | ... | painter |
| Drew Guajardo | ... | property assistant |
| Molly Harrison | ... | buyer/set dresser |
| Vince LeBlanc | ... | leadman |
| Sam Lothridge | ... | on-set dresser |
| Carl Mastio | ... | greensman |
| Scot Middleton | ... | construction coordinator |
| Robin Simmerly | ... | art department coordinator |
| Victoria St. Pierre | ... | lead scenic |
| Durel Yates | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Jimmy 'Coach' Armstrong | ... | boom operator |
| Jeff Gunn | ... | foley artist |
| Xavier Horan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Daniel S. Irwin | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ryan Maguire | ... | foley mixer |
| Craig Mann | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jamey Osborne | ... | sound utility |
| Lyndsey Schenk | ... | foley mixer |
| Greg Steele | ... | adr mixer |
| Drew Webster | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Greg Zimmerman | ... | adr recordist |
Special Effects by
| Kevin Harber | ... | special effects crew |
| Edward Joubert | ... | special effects technician |
| David Nash | ... | special effects foreman |
| Kip Taylor | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Neishaw Ali | ... | executive producer: SPIN |
| Kirk Brillon | ... | digital compositor: SPIN VFX |
| Donnie Creighton | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Phil Dakin | ... | tracking/setup lead: SPIN VFX |
| Colin Davies | ... | visual effects supervisor: SPIN |
| Ashish Dewan | ... | digital compositor: SPIN VFX |
| Juan Jesús García | ... | senior matte artist: SPIN |
| Paul C. George | ... | senior lighting technical director: Spin VFX |
| George Macri | ... | visual effects producer: SPIN VFX |
| Dipesh Mistry | ... | visual effects editor: SPIN VFX |
| Stevie Ramone | ... | digital compositor: SPIN VFX |
| Mark Rodziewicz | ... | digital compositor |
| Tim Sibley | ... | lead effects artist: SPIN VFX |
| Geoff Wigmore | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Tom Akos | ... | stunts |
| John Bernecker | ... | stunt performer |
| Pauline Boudreaux | ... | stunt double |
| Danny Cosmo | ... | stunt double |
| David Neil Enfinger | ... | stunt double |
| Jimena Ferrante | ... | stunt double |
| Lex D. Geddings | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Shaun Grant | ... | stunt performer |
| Elton LeBlanc | ... | precision driver |
| Sam Medina | ... | stunt performer |
| Darcel White Moreno | ... | stunt performer |
| Phi-Long Nguyen | ... | stunts |
| Holly O'Quin | ... | stunt double |
| Ross Morgan Ruben | ... | stunt double |
| Derek Southers | ... | stunt performer |
| Mark Yawn | ... | utility stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Applebaum | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Russell Beard | ... | electrician |
| Victor Brunette | ... | video assist |
| Randall Burak | ... | gaffer |
| Joe Cassano | ... | dolly grip |
| Justin Cooley | ... | film loader |
| Jimi Covert | ... | lighting technician (as Jimmy Covert) |
| Brad Edmiston | ... | first assistant camera |
| Guy Fernandez | ... | additional electrician |
| Mark Haas | ... | electrician |
| Stan Hoyt | ... | electrician / lighting technician |
| Francis James | ... | c cam operator |
| Michael D. Kennedy | ... | second assistant camera |
| Lisa Lengyel | ... | first assistant |
| Mason McGuire | ... | rigging electric best boy |
| Ron Newburn | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Josh Oliver | ... | electrician |
| Van Redin | ... | still photographer |
| Wayne Sharp | ... | b dolly grip |
Casting Department
| Andrei Constantinescu | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Elizabeth Coulon | ... | casting director: Louisiana |
| James Landry Hébert | ... | casting assistant: louisiana (as James Hébert) |
| Charlotte N. Laihonen | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Liz Ludwitzke | ... | casting assistant |
| Kristal McManigal | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Matthew Paul Spriggs | ... | extras casting coordinator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amanda Steeley Bankins | ... | additional wardrobe assistant (as Amanda Steeley) |
| Suzy Freeman | ... | costume supervisor |
| Patricia Gorman | ... | set costumer |
| Ashley Martin | ... | set costumer |
| John H. Smith | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Charlie French | ... | locations |
| Yvette LaPlace | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Christopher Brooks | ... | music editor |
| Andy Brown | ... | conductor / contractor |
| Jake Jackson | ... | score mixer / scoring recordist |
| Steve Mair | ... | musician: double bass |
| Jeff Toyne | ... | orchestrator |
| Seth Woodard | ... | synth programming (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sam Sullivan | ... | script supervisor (as Samuel W. Sullivan) |
Transportation Department
| David Neil Enfinger | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Rene Horstmann | ... | driver |
| Brad Lips | ... | fuel truck driver |
| Danny Mortenson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Kandace Mortenson | ... | transportation dispatcher |
Other crew
| Chris Clinton | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Arvid Cristina | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Angel De La Vina | ... | production assistant |
| John De Vito | ... | adr voice |
| Danielle Fischer | ... | set production assistant |
| George T. Fisk | ... | assistant to cast |
| Matthew Ford | ... | set medic |
| Ashley Foster | ... | additional production assistant |
| Paul Fraser | ... | key medic |
| Jeff Galpin | ... | head animal trainer |
| Elan Garfias | ... | adr voice |
| Carolyn Hufstetler | ... | accounting assistant |
| Ruth Kesler | ... | production coordinator |
| Margaret Lancaster | ... | craft service assistant |
| Lori Lewis | ... | production finance controller |
| Renee Marsella | ... | production assistant |
| Rachael Meadow | ... | production secretary |
| Jeanmarie Murphy-Burke | ... | publicity staff: unit publisit |
| Shannon Parker | ... | basecamp p.a. |
| Tyler Samardick | ... | additional craft service |
| Andrew Simpson | ... | bear sequence coordinator |
| Sally Jo Sousa | ... | bear trainer |
| Aaron J. Stone | ... | set production assistant |
| Shelley Tassin | ... | assistant to producers |
| Tim Turner | ... | production accountant |
| Eric Scott Williamson | ... | key set production assistant |
| Jacob Bianchini | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Chaz Smith | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (2010) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Lionsgate (2010) (United States) (theatrical) (limited)
- Samuel Goldwyn Films (2010) (United States) (theatrical) (limited)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2010) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Vivendi Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Spin Productions (digital effects: SPIN)
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera car)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (hydrascope telescoping crane arm)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (stabilized remote camera systems)
- Coulon Casting (casting)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- EMS Payroll (extras payroll)
- Event Rental (locations equipment rentals)
- Event Rental (props)
- Global Tactical Services (security services)
- Hollywood Trucks (entertainment transportation)
- Horizon Entertainment (production services)
- Louisiana Entertainment (state film office)
- Pivotal Post (Avid HD editing equipment)
- Silver Screen Rentals (portable power systems and cables)
- Silver Screen Rentals (production supplies)
- Soundelux (post-production sound services)
- Todd-AO Studios (post-production sound services)
- iO Film (digital intermediate)
- iO Films (digital intermediate)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After con artist Eddie Sullivan (Feuerstein) incurs a large debt with a local criminal ringleader, he creates a get-rich-quick scheme and enlists a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Wight) as his unwitting accomplice. Walter's orphanage -- the only home he's ever known -- also needs funds desperately. Upon overhearing Walter's predicament, Eddie convinces the no-nonsense head nun, Sister Francesca (Malick), that Walter can win the money as a fighter and pay off the church's debts. Eddie's plan: travel from town to town with Walter and enter small, unsanctioned fighting competitions for prize money Sister Francesca dispatches Mary (Hardin) as a chaperone for both Walter and the money and gives Eddie a week - and a prayer - to make it happen. During their journey across the south to the annual Pro-Am MMA tournament in New Orleans, Walter discovers what life is like outside the orphanage, while Eddie becomes morally conflicted over whether to take all the loot for himself or keep his promise to Walter, the one person he can actually call a friend. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The toilet scene was based on an actual experience. See more » |
| Goofs | When Walter tells Sister Francesca that he'll "do anything to help" the orphanage after the fire, he has tears in his eyes and his hands clasped together in front of him. In the next shot, his eyes are dry and his hands are at his sides. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Big Show: A Giant's World (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Taking A Ride See more » |