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Black Knuckle and Deputy Maltese

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
139
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Kym Wilson, Keith Biondi, Bernadette Pérez, Lane Compton, and Gabriel Sousa in Black Knuckle and Deputy Maltese (2018)
ActionAdventureComedyRomanceShortWestern

In the western town of Coal Ridge, a deputy keeps his love a secret until the outlaw who stole his heart is taken hostage.In the western town of Coal Ridge, a deputy keeps his love a secret until the outlaw who stole his heart is taken hostage.In the western town of Coal Ridge, a deputy keeps his love a secret until the outlaw who stole his heart is taken hostage.

  • Director
    • Jason Phillips
  • Writer
    • Theo Poling
  • Stars
    • Lane Compton
    • Gabriel Sousa
    • Kym Wilson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    139
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jason Phillips
    • Writer
      • Theo Poling
    • Stars
      • Lane Compton
      • Gabriel Sousa
      • Kym Wilson
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Lane Compton
    Lane Compton
    • Deputy Maltese
    Gabriel Sousa
    Gabriel Sousa
    • Black Knuckle
    Kym Wilson
    Kym Wilson
    • Sheriff Schaefer
    Bernadette Pérez
    Bernadette Pérez
    • Lucy
    • (as Berna Roberts)
    Ian Elliott
    • Ricky
    Keith Biondi
    Keith Biondi
    • The Dark Rider
    Dina Cataldi
    Dina Cataldi
    • The Fire
    Mariko Sawa
    Mariko Sawa
    • The Lethal Weapon
    Joshua A. Newman Gomez
    • The Deadly One
    Lauren Alvernaz
    Lauren Alvernaz
    • Townsfolk #1
    Gloria Bali
    • Woman…
    Max Banta
    Max Banta
    • Townsfolk #3
    Moses Barraza
    • Townsfolk #4
    Ellen Bienenfeld
    Ellen Bienenfeld
    • Gambler #1
    Alex Blomme
    • Townsperson
    • (voice)
    Gail Bloyd
    Gail Bloyd
    • Townsperson
    Michelle Castella
    • Townsperson #4
    Marc-Andrew Chicoine
    • Gamber #2
    • Director
      • Jason Phillips
    • Writer
      • Theo Poling
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    2kuyahoo

    Sad what some people will come up with.

    The best part were the credits because that meant this piece of garbage was over.
    1laduqesa

    Utter dross

    Real money was spent on this farrago of nonsense. Lavish sets, loads of extras, location filming in the countryside. Trouble is, none of it convinced. The Main Street was pristine, the cast's clothes were clean and obviously made for the show. I shudder to think how much money was wasted on this.

    As for the acting, it's better to say nothing. Did someone get a huge inheritance and decide to blow all the money on making a short? I can't understand how or why a studio would have shelled out.

    When we get to the storyline, the whole nonsense tips over into the abyss.

    It's just utterly stupid and pathetic in every respect. There are no redeeming features at all here. Don't waste your time.
    Kirpianuscus

    dirty faces . and few rings

    A little different western , amusing, very simple, silly in few scenes, unrealistic to absurd, but all is excused by the obvious purpose of it - to reflect a gay romance in Far West.

    The childish fight scenes, the dialogues, the bizarre sheriff lady , the dance of applaudet eccentric, for period and place, couple are only tools, not the most impressive, not very elaborated for a sketch of story about two men, each of them in different position about law.

    Sure, the basic sin is to have high expectations about this short film.

    The second sin can be only to ignore the easy humor .

    And, not less, to see it more than a feminist and gay manifesto.

    So, some smiles, some cliches, familiar scenes and...the end.
    7yjikkbhn

    Campy Short

    Thought it was fun and left me wanting more. Actors where spot on for this kind of short. I really got a laugh out of it. I wish more gay films where done this well. Have two shots of tequila and enjoy.

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      There is a 38 stars flag in the Sheriff's Office, indicating the story taking place in 1876-77 or later.

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    • Release date
      • October 28, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA(Western town as Coal Ridge; adjacent areas)
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      15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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