An ex Thai boxer, Nick, loses his job as bouncer, when he beats up a man forcing himself on Nomi, a trans woman singer. She hires him as bodyguard. He returns to the gym.
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Demis Araniadis | ... |
Siren #2
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Dancer 2
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Rosie
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Chris
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Tuk Tuk Driver 1
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Yesenia Cabrero | ... |
Waitress
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Jose Fernando Cavazos | ... |
Guy in Pool
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Alexander Chang | ... |
Alex
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Natalie Chang | ... |
Flight Attendant
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Schlub 2
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Receptionist
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Eddie Cuello | ... |
Brett's Cornerman
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Matthew Deane Chanthavanij | ... |
Thai Interviewer
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Lorenzo Diaz | ... |
Fürst Sidekick
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Marisol
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James Ferris | ... |
Concierge
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Nina Foskolou | ... |
Siren #1
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Ken Gibson | ... |
Referee
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Martine
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Suchai Haiprakhon | ... |
Black Tiger
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Ethan Hayutt | ... |
Max
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Logan
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Brett Hlavacek | ... |
Brett 'The Threat'
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Kathryn Kates | ... |
Mama
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Ross Kelly | ... |
Ross
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Fürst
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Goon
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Lacey Maloney | ... |
Lacey
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Prakit Manuthat | ... |
Tuk Tuk Driver 2
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Jeremy McLellan | ... |
Schlub 1
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Walter Michelowski | ... |
Kru Walter
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Bluto
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Michael Muldoon | ... |
Ring Announcer
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Nems | ... |
Nems
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Narawat Pakdeeteva | ... |
Exhibition Fighter 2
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Narongdet Phomran | ... |
13 Coins Trainer
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Chittrakorn Phramdoon | ... |
13 Coins Trainer
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Kittidet Pinhom | ... |
13 Coins Trainer
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Jorge Quintanilla | ... |
Exhibition Fighter 1
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Danny
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| Landan Riddell | ... |
Joey
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Juan Rodriguez | ... |
Adonis
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Christopher Romano | ... |
Sports Color Commentator
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Derric Rossy | ... |
Broadcast Announcer 1
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| Nomi Ruiz | ... |
Nomi
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Saenchai Sor Sinbi | ... |
Saenchai
(as Suphachai 'Saenchai' Saenphong)
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Georgia Sanford | ... |
Samantha
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Ava Sanjurjo | ... |
Ava
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Nick Sasso | ... |
Nicky 'Mitts' Malloy
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James Sheffield-DeWees | ... |
Karaoke Guy
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Jonathan Sigmon | ... |
Tailor
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Viva Soudan | ... |
Katie
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Broadcast Announcer 2
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Mack Malloy
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Charlie
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Nurse June
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Javier
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Jacob Wilkins | ... |
Sports Commentator
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David M Sandoval Jr. | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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| Tom Warner | ... |
Usher (uncredited)
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John Bartender (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nick Sasso | ||
Written by
| Nick Sasso | ... | () |
Produced by
| Zoë Bell | ... | executive producer |
| Jonathan Marcus Cohen | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Ficara | ... | co-producer |
| Brett Gursky | ... | associate producer |
| Brett Hlavacek | ... | associate producer |
| Andrew Linder | ... | executive producer |
| Branden James Maxham | ... | co-producer |
| Ethan Rosenberg | ... | associate producer |
| Nomi Ruiz | ... | producer |
| Issa-Jean Sarr | ... | associate producer |
| Nick Sasso | ... | producer |
| Andrew van den Houten | ... | producer |
Music by
| Christopher Thomas | ||
Cinematography by
| Brent Johnson | ||
Editing by
| Nick Sasso | ||
Editorial Department
| Matt McClain | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| David Guglielmo | ||
Production Design by
| Jose Cavazos | ||
| Travis Devine | ||
| Jeff Subik | ... | (los angeles unit) |
Costume Design by
| Vivian Pavlos | ||
Makeup Department
| Ashley Joy Beck | ... | key makeup artist: Los Angeles |
| Alicia Campbell | ... | key makeup artist: New York (as Alicia Marie Campbell) |
| Lorenzo Diaz | ... | key hair stylist: Los Angeles / key hair stylist: New York / personal hair stylist: Nomi Ruiz, Los Angeles / personal hair stylist: Nomi Ruiz, New York |
| Caitlin Monahan | ... | additional makeup artist: New York (as Caitlin M. Monahan) / key makeup artist: New York second unit (as Caitlin M. Monahan) |
| Monique Paredes | ... | additional makeup artist: Los Angeles |
| Jackie Zbuska | ... | special effects makeup artist: New York (as Jaclyn Zbuska) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Zoë Bell | ... | second unit director |
| Michael Ficara | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Spencer Hall | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Ben Keeler | ... | sound editor |
| Darin McGowan | ... | dialogue editor |
Visual Effects by
| Jacob Abrams | ... | visual effects |
| Nick Sasso | ... | lead visual effects artist |
| Mike Stolz | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Zoë Bell | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rafael Medina Adalfio | ... | grip |
| Steven Carmona | ... | dolly grip |
| Rodrigo Fernandez-av | ... | jib operator (as Rodrigo Fernandez) |
| Alex F. Harris | ... | grip |
| Megan McCarthy | ... | first assistant camera |
| Cameron S. Mitchell | ... | assistant camera / first assistant camera |
| Anouk Stiegler | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ian Woolston-Smith | ... | steadicam operator |
Location Management
| Mandy Ward | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Gabe McDonough | ... | music supervisor |
| Adam Schmidt | ... | score mixer/score recordist |
Transportation Department
| Sandra Dee Richardson | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Brett Hlavacek | ... | consultant: Muai Thai |
| Valentin Regnier | ... | production assistant |
| Sandra Dee Richardson | ... | talent coordinator |
| Issa-Jean Sarr | ... | production coordinator |
Thanks
| Bob Balaban | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Christopher Denham | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Kamikaze Dogfight (2021) (United States) (theatrical)
- Gravitas Ventures (2021) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Katrina Wan PR (film publicist)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Haymaker follows a retired Muay Thai fighter (Sasso) working as a bouncer, who rescues an alluring transgender performer (Ruiz) from a nefarious thug, eventually becoming her bodyguard, protector, and confidant. The relationship leads Sasso's character to make an unexpected return to fighting, risking not only his relationship, but his life. Its a story about human dignity and love. Written by Hood River Entertainment |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Nomi Ruiz's debut. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Days Gone See more » |