Abner is trapped in the rough life of Mexico City. His escape? Boxing. Dr. Frank Irwin and his son Jimmy, a pro boxer, come together to teach Abner that the heart fuels the punches we throw in life.
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Cast
| Martin Sheen | ... |
Dr. Frank Irwin
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| Kirk Harris | ... |
Jimmy 'the Dream' Irwin
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| Álex Perea | ... |
Abner Torres
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| Michael Madsen | ... |
Willie
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| Danny Perea | ... |
Silvana Torres
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| Sofía Espinosa | ... |
Paulina
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| Gustavo Sánchez Parra | ... |
Rigoberto Torres
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| Raúl Méndez | ... |
Officer Manuel Quintana
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| Christian Vazquez | ... |
Wilo
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| Gustavo Ganem | ... |
Poncho
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Juan Carlos Remolina | ... |
Raúl
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Daniel Evangelista | ... |
José Daniel Evangelista
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Rafael Valdes | ... |
Referee Saldivar
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Joe Torrenueva | ... |
Dr. Luis Ortega
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Michael Ellison | ... |
Mike Ellison
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Marco Antonio Barrera | ... |
Self
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Leticia Pedrajo | ... |
Nurse
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| Damayanti Quintanar | ... |
Ana
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| Tizoc Arroyo | ... |
Pimp
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Ofelia Cordova | ... |
Hotel Receptionist
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Marcela Ayala | ... |
Hooker 1
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Fatima Arias | ... |
Hooker 2
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Don Franken | ... |
L.A. Boxing Announcer
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Justin Kim | ... |
Cutman
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Rafael Saldaña | ... |
L.A. Fight Referee
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Adán Sierra | ... |
Gym Janitor
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Ismeal Osorio | ... |
Patient
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Alejandro Hernández | ... |
Male Prostitute
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Andree Aguilar | ... |
Wilo's Girlfriend
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Bruce Tizes | ... |
Cutman
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Rafael Belmonte | ... |
Drug Diller
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Miguel Ramos | ... |
Mute Policeman
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Rebeca Trejo | ... |
Hooker 3
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Victor Manuel Rivera | ... |
Child Patient
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Edith Fernández | ... |
Rigoberto's Mistress
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Fermín Hernández | ... |
Boxing Trainer 1
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Vicente Rodríguez | ... |
Boxing Trainer 2
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Enrique Gil | ... |
Boxing Announcer
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Sam Adams | ... |
L.A. Boxing Announcer
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Directed by
| Miguel Necoechea | ||
Written by
| Carl Bessai | ... | (written by) |
| Kirk Harris | ... | (written by) |
| Miguel Necoechea | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Philip Bligh | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Chambers | ... | executive producer |
| Don Franken | ... | producer |
| Kirk Harris | ... | producer |
| Justin Kim | ... | executive producer |
| Bill Kucera | ... | co-associate producer |
| Vladimir Moraru | ... | co-associate producer |
| Vernon E. Mortensen | ... | co-executive producer |
| Joseph Mungra | ... | co-producer |
| Miguel Necoechea Jr. | ... | producer |
| Bruce Randolph Tizes | ... | executive producer |
| Neil Trusso | ... | co-executive producer |
| Luis Urquiza | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Shaun Drew | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Guillermo Granillo | ||
Editing by
| Mario Sandoval | ||
Editorial Department
| Joseph Mungra | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Carlos Herrera | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ariel Chávez | ||
Production Management
| Tlacateotl Mata | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Luis Urquiza | ... | production director |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alejandro Laviada | ... | second assistant director |
| Miguel Necoechea Jr. | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Cymbeline Deffis | ... | art department coordinator |
| Juan Manuel García Barrera | ... | swing: Juan Barrera |
Sound Department
| Kale Dawes | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / sound effects editor / sound recordist / supervising sound editor |
| Joseph Mungra | ... | supervising sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Amir Galván Cervera | ... | cinematographer: second unit |
Casting Department
| Genaro Hernandez | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mariana Mechoulam | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Rafael Belmonte | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Randall Ames | ... | music editor |
| Enrique Serrano Andrade | ... | composer: additional music |
| Anita Andreis | ... | composer: additional music (as Anita Andreis Zganec) |
| Dane Angotti | ... | pre-mastering engineer |
| Alan Brown | ... | composer: additional music / music administrator |
| Johnny Contreras | ... | composer: additional music |
| Wes Costello | ... | music production administration / musician: guitar |
| Lee Darkin-Miller | ... | composer: additional music (as Lee Miller) |
| Peter Darmi | ... | composer: additional music |
| Shaun Drew | ... | music supervisor / musician: guitar / original themes by |
| Evan Evans | ... | executive score producer / music editor / music mixing engineer |
| Ruy García | ... | music supervisor |
| Matt Gates | ... | composer: additional music |
| Dave Klotz | ... | composer: additonal music |
| Yong-bum Lee | ... | composer: additional music |
| Juan Ignacio Mendoza | ... | composer: additional music / score supervisor |
| Gerardo Perez Giusti | ... | composer: additional music |
| Leon Portelance | ... | composer: additional music |
| Noah Potter | ... | composer: additional music |
| Wim Soens | ... | composer: additional music |
| Michele Vanni | ... | guitars |
| Mauricio Vazquez Salido | ... | composer: additional music |
| Brian Wherry | ... | composer: additional music |
| Jimmy Yaeger | ... | composer: additional music (as Jim Yaeger) |
Transportation Department
| Jose P. Soriano | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Joshua K. Carpenter | ... | distribution executive |
| Oscar Rene Coronado | ... | production assistant |
| Jeff Goldman | ... | international distribution |
Production Companies
- Rogue Arts
- Ivania Films
- Fidecine
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE)
- Radio London Films
- Zetta Pictures
Distributors
- Maya Entertainment (2010) (United States) (theatrical)
- Green Apple (2016) (United States)
- Green Apple Entertainment (2016) (Canada)
- Green Apple Entertainment (2016) (United States)
- High Fliers Films (2014) (United Kingdom)
- Los Banditos Films (2011) (Germany) (video)
- Maya Entertainment (2009) (Canada)
- Maya Entertainment (2009) (United States)
- Plus Entertainment (2015) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chambers Productions (post-production facilities)
- Chambers Productions (sound post-production)
- Equipment & Film Design (camera & lenses & accessories)
- Equipment & Film Design (gripping and lighting equipment)
- Equipment & Film Design (lighting and grips equipment and vehicles)
- Visual Data Media Services (digital asset servicing)
Storyline
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Young Abner Torres wants to pursue professional boxing as his means to escape the pervasive poverty, prostitution, drug dealing and bullying police of his Mexican city. His abusive father already exploits him in illegal matches, keeping for himself whatever money Abner makes from it. Personal support comes Abner's way from his sister Silvana, best friend Wilo and girlfriend Paulina. Local physician Dr. Frank Irwin, a caring influence in the neighborhood, also takes an active interest in guiding the lad off the streets. Frank's son is Jimmy 'the Dream' Irwin, who is himself trying to make a boxing mark in American despite getting a little too old for the sport and nursing a broken hand. At Silvana's intercession, Jimmy begins training Abner at the local gym while beginning to fall for his sister. Just as things are looking good for Abner's chances, tragedy strikes, threatening to derail everyone's efforts to see him leave the ghetto. Written by statmanjeff |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,600,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
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Jimmy Irwin:
He's a tough little booger. Dr. Frank Irwin: Whadda you mean? Jimmy Irwin: I saw him take a real beatin' at the gym today. Dr. Frank Irwin: He and his sister are patients of mine at the clinic. He wants to be a professional fighter. Jimmy Irwin: Well, there's a ridiculous dream, right? Least, that's what YOU say when I want to become a fighter. Dr. Frank Irwin: I don't recall saying that. Jimmy Irwin: How convenient. Dr. Frank Irwin: Ah, stop bellyaching, for Christ's sake. See more » |