Four fighters with different backgrounds come together to train under an ex-MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other.
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Cast
| Michael Jai White | ... |
Case Walker
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| Dean Geyer | ... |
Mike Stokes
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| Alex Meraz | ... |
Zack Gomes
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Todd Duffee | ... |
Tim Newhouse
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Scottie Epstein | ... |
Justin Epstein
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| Jillian Murray | ... |
Eve
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| Evan Peters | ... |
Max Cooperman
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Stacey Asaro | ... |
Receptionist
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| Gralen Bryant Banks | ... |
Frankie
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| Rus Blackwell | ... |
Caucasian Cop
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| Beau Brasseaux | ... |
Fighter
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Eddie Bravo | ... |
D.J. Bravo
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| Jude Cambise | ... |
Referee
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Grant Case | ... |
Zack's Friend
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| Laura Cayouette | ... |
Vale Newhouse
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Margo Nicole Clark | ... |
Girl in Park that gets a kiss and gives her number
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| Gerardo Davila | ... |
Hispanic Cop
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Danny Epper | ... |
Irate Big man
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| J.D. Evermore | ... |
Mike's Dad
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Emily D. Haley | ... |
Woman at Fight
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| Thayr Harris | ... |
Rogul
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Jeanine Hill | ... |
Lift Up Shirt Babe
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| Garrett Hines | ... |
Wrestling Opponent
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Bliss Kelley | ... |
Hot Chick
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| Craig Leydecker | ... |
Coach
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| Hans Marrero | ... |
Martinez
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| J. Patrick McNamara | ... |
Doctor
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John McCarthy | ... |
Self
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| Sam Medina | ... |
Thug
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| Tracy Miller | ... |
Vince
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| Lance E. Nichols | ... |
Official Agent
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| Jeremy Palko | ... |
Kurt
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Taylor Roppolo | ... |
Young Woman
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Aaron Saxton | ... |
Fight Dude
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Christopher Severio | ... |
Bouncer 1
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Gabrielle Shuff | ... |
Stripper
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| Adam Sibley | ... |
Fighter 1
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| Dean J. West | ... |
Upperclassman
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| Mike Wilson | ... |
Cop #1
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Zach Hartman | ... |
Wrestling Patron
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| Lauren Alexandra | ... |
Frat Party Girl (uncredited)
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| Jon Bailey | ... |
Annoucer (uncredited)
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Preston Bishop | ... |
UFC Official (uncredited)
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| Trace Cheramie | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Alex Froman | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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Langdon Herrick | ... |
Crowd Member (uncredited)
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Laura Muse Jackson | ... |
Frat Party Girl (uncredited)
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| Lyoto Machida | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Chasidy Morris | ... |
Beatdown Patron (uncredited)
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| Austin Naulty | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Blaire Noonan | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Phillip Rao | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Michael Patrick Rogers | ... |
Locker Room Trainer (uncredited)
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Tony Severio | ... |
Beatdown Patron (uncredited)
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Shamerick Simoneaux | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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James Lesley Taylor | ... |
Beatdown Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Jai White | ||
Written by
| Chris Hauty | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Alan Amiel | ... | executive producer |
| Yoram Barzilai | ... | line producer |
| Craig Baumgarten | ... | producer |
| Lori Burchfield | ... | associate producer |
| Moshe Diamant | ... | executive producer |
| Steven A. Frankel | ... | executive producer |
| Bobby Ranghelov | ... | executive producer |
| Nick Thurlow | ... | executive producer |
| Gregory M. Walker | ... | executive producer (as Greg Walker) |
| David Zelon | ... | producer |
Music by
| Justyna Kelley | ... | (music written and performed by) |
| David Wittman | ||
Cinematography by
| Yaron Levy | ||
Film Editing by
| Debra Beth Weinfeld | ... | (as Debra Weinfeld) |
Editorial Department
| Gerri Sax Bove | ... | post-production assistant (as Gerri Lynn Sax) |
| Andrew Drazek | ... | dailies technician |
| Ryan Hymel | ... | post-production assistant |
| Avi Kleinberger | ... | post production supervisor |
| Richard Masamitsu | ... | first assistant editor |
| John Portnoy | ... | colorist |
| Juan Soto | ... | assistant on-line editor |
| Erin Nicole Wyatt | ... | assistant editor / on-line editor |
Casting By
| Lindsey Hayes Kroeger | ||
Production Design by
| Nate Jones | ||
Art Direction by
| Michelle Jones | ||
Set Decoration by
| Deanna Simmons | ||
Costume Design by
| Kim Martínez | ||
Makeup Department
| Samantha M. Capps | ... | key makeup artist |
| Daina Daigle | ... | key hair stylist |
| Marcos Gonzales | ... | key hair stylist |
| Jack Lazzaro | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Andy Steinman | ... | production manager |
| Cj Stewart | ... | post-production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Bush | ... | second second assistant director |
| Farris Hopkins | ... | first assistant director |
| Carlos Reza | ... | second assistant director |
| Larnell Stovall | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| John Brunot | ... | property master |
| Loren Candela | ... | carpenter |
| Jonathan Cappel | ... | on-set dresser |
| Kristin Cheramie | ... | art department coordinator |
| Charles Eubank | ... | carpenter |
| James Eubank | ... | construction coordinator |
| Matthew Brady Harris | ... | carpenter |
| John Kirkley | ... | carpenter |
| Michael F. LeBlanc Jr. | ... | swing boss |
| Ryan LeBlanc | ... | set dresser |
| Rose Leiker | ... | assistant props |
| Jessica Navran | ... | set designer |
| Tracy Plunkett | ... | lead scenic |
| John Richoux | ... | leadman |
| Greg White | ... | set dresser |
| Tony Ziegler | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| David Barbee | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ethan Beigel | ... | sound editor |
| Peggy Blum | ... | foley mixer |
| Mark Ettel | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Alan Freedman | ... | adr mixer |
| Paul Hammond | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Ben Jacob | ... | sound mixer |
| Matthew Kallen | ... | director of sound services |
| Jesse Kees | ... | background sound effects editor |
| Jae Kim | ... | boom operator |
| Max Medenwald | ... | assistant adr mixer |
| Frank Morrone | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Raber | ... | adr mixer |
| Courtney Schade | ... | post-production sound coordinator |
| Randall Smith | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Randall Smith | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Chris Terhune | ... | sound editor |
| Jon Vogl | ... | sound supervisor & re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| David Henion | ... | visual effects artist |
| Jason Ripley | ... | visual effects artist |
| Dustin Seltzer | ... | visual effects artist |
| D.J. Shea | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Clayton J. Barber | ... | stunt performer |
| Tim Bell | ... | stunt performer |
| Chris Brewster | ... | utility stunts |
| Matt Brockman | ... | stunt double |
| Trace Cheramie | ... | stunts |
| George Crayton | ... | utility stunts |
| Yves Edwards | ... | stunt performer |
| Chris J. Fanguy | ... | stunts |
| Thayr Harris | ... | assistant stunt coordinator / utility stunts |
| Raion Hill | ... | stunts: case fighter |
| Jacob Kabel | ... | stunt performer |
| Hans Marrero | ... | assistant fight choreographer / stunts |
| Christopher Severio | ... | stunts |
| Adam Sibley | ... | stunt performer |
| Tim J. Smith | ... | stunt performer |
| Larnell Stovall | ... | fight choreographer / stunt coordinator |
| Ayhan Tongadur | ... | stunts |
| Joe Nin Williams | ... | stunt performer (as Joe Williams) |
| Mike Wilson | ... | stunt performer |
| Billy Tilk | ... | stunt performer: cop (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alan Aldridge | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Maxwell Beard | ... | grip |
| Guy Broussard | ... | set lighting technician |
| Michael Chateauneuf | ... | best boy electric |
| Brandon Cunningham | ... | gaffer |
| Joe D'Alessandro | ... | camera operator "b" camera: main unit |
| Nicholas Davidoff | ... | camera operator: "a" camera / steadicam operator |
| Cody Gautreau | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Alicia Gbur | ... | still photographer |
| Drew Guillory | ... | epk cameraman |
| Gus Helgerson | ... | dimmer operator |
| Tom Hunt | ... | key grip |
| Yoshi Isomura | ... | best boy grip |
| Aeron McKeough | ... | second assistant camera |
| Nick Nicolay | ... | dolly grip |
| Rafael Ramirez | ... | rigging gaffer |
| James Allen Sheppard | ... | video playback |
| Zachary Sieffert | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| David Smart | ... | rigging grip |
| Andy Steinman | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Keegan Stokley | ... | rigging best boy |
| Brandon Swain | ... | electrician / lighting technician |
| Jeff Taylor | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Stephen Vicari | ... | loader |
| Michael Weeks | ... | lighting technician |
Casting Department
| Brent Caballero | ... | casting |
| Christina Conover | ... | casting assistant |
| Hank Langlois | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Melissa Naccari Floyd | ... | wardrobe intern (as Melissa Naccari) |
| Hannah Gates | ... | costume supervisor |
| Michelle Gotzon | ... | wardrobe intern |
| Katey Ravencraft | ... | key costumer |
| Dusty Wilson | ... | wardrobe intern |
Location Management
| Alan Crawford | ... | assistant locations manager |
| D.J. Phillips | ... | location intern |
| Jason Pickering | ... | locations manager |
Music Department
| Zoë Alexandra | ... | music clearance |
| Rick Balentine | ... | composer: additional music |
| Joseph E. Jackson | ... | composer: additional music |
| Jeremy Pleasant | ... | music editor / music supervisor |
| David Wittman | ... | score mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Melinda Taksen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Monica W. Fuller | ... | driver (as Monica Williamson) |
| Reggie Louque | ... | driver: cast |
Other crew
| Lamonte Bell | ... | payroll accountant |
| John Bellina | ... | production assistant |
| Kate Bowen | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Beau Brasseaux | ... | stand-in (as Beau Brasso) |
| David Bush | ... | key set production assistant |
| Jarred Coates | ... | epk: producer |
| Hope Demling | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| John Fasano | ... | comic book art |
| John Cody Fasano | ... | comic book art |
| Hazen S. Finnerty Jr. | ... | key medic / set medic (as Steve Finnerty) |
| Claude Forest | ... | insurance broker |
| Kayla Gueho | ... | production assistant |
| Adrian Hammon | ... | assistant to Michael Jai White |
| Sara Lou Hartman | ... | set production assistant (as Sara Hartman) |
| Zach Hartman | ... | production assistant |
| Tiaka Hurst | ... | unit publicist |
| Sebastian James | ... | utility stand-in (as James Rawlings) |
| Drew Langhart | ... | epk sound |
| Jordan Lightner | ... | production assistant |
| Abby Taylor Navran | ... | production assistant (as Abby Taylor) |
| Willard Pennington | ... | production assistant / set production assistant |
| Amy Rodrigue | ... | production coordinator |
| Tyler Samardick | ... | key craft service |
| Robert Shambo | ... | production assistant |
| Ken Smith | ... | assistant accountant |
| Kelli Welch | ... | production secretary |
| Kimberly Williams | ... | completion guarantor |
| Dorit Yosha | ... | controller |
| Eddie Ziv | ... | production consultant |
| Jason Kay | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (World-wide) (DVD)
- AXN (2015) (Poland) (tv)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2012) (Netherlands) (tv) (HBO3) (limited)
- Imperial / Cinepix (2011) (Poland) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (Australia) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2011) (Argentina)
- TV Puls (2014) (Poland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Actors Choice Talent Agency (Talent Agent)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Cutting Edge Group (music services)
- Digital FX (camera equipment provided by)
- Hollywood Trucks (entertainment transportation)
- Multimedia Risk Consultants and Insurance Brokers (insurance brokers)
- Post Matters (post-production facilities)
- Silver Screen Rentals (location equipment/rentals)
- Silver Screen Rentals (portable power systems and cables)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ex-boxer Zack (Alex Meraz), talented MMA fighter Tim (Todd Duffee), bullied record store clerk Justin (Scott Epstein) and wrestler Mike (Dean Geyer) come from various backgrounds, but they all share one thing in common: a passion for the "savage science" and quickly become loyal to their unorthodox trainer, Case (Michael Jai White), a brilliant ex-UFC Champion down on his own luck. Teaching them about much more than fighting, Case prepares the young men for a competition called the Beatdown, run by local college kid and fight impresario Max (Evan Peters). When their mentor gets set up by some bad cops, the young men band together to root out a traitor in their midst. Written by Anonymous |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Evan Peters and Jeremy Palko are the only actors to return from the first film in 2008. Jeremy played the running back in the first film and Kurt the roommate in the second film. See more » |
| Goofs | At eleven minutes, Zack is knocked out. As he lands, his arms are over his head. When the shot shifts to a different camera, his arms are at his sides. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Super Star See more » |
| Quotes |
Case Walker:
Now remember - an angry mind is a narrow mind. See more » |