Born a Champion (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Alex Ranarivelo |
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| Music by | Austin Wintory |
| Cinematography | Reuben Steinberg |
| Edited by | Brett Hedlund |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Born a Champion is a 2021 American martial arts drama film directed by Alex Ranarivelo and written by Sean Patrick Flanery and Ranarivelo. It stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid and Katrina Bowden. The film also features mixed martial arts fighter Edson Barboza, Renzo Gracie, and Mickey Gall.[1][2]
Plot[edit]
After a blood-soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley (Flanery) falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?
Cast[edit]
- Sean Patrick Flanery as Mickey Kelley
- Katrina Bowden as Layla Blaine
- Dennis Quaid as Mason Dorman
- Maurice Compte as Rosco
- Currie Graham as Burchman
- Costas Mandylor as Dimitris
- Reno Wilson as Terry Pittman
- Ali Afshar as The Sheik
- Edson Barboza as Marco Blaine
Production[edit]
Forrest Films announced their intent to create the film, then titled Mickey Kelley, in July 2019. Alex Ranarivelo was named as the director and actors Sean Patrick Flanery, Katrina Bowden, and Dennis Quaid were also announced as some of the film's central characters. Flanery also served as one of the film's producers and co-wrote the script alongside Ranarivelo.[3]
Filming[edit]
Filming took place in Petaluma, California during the summer of 2019 and wrapped in August of the same year.[4][5]
Release[edit]
The film was released for limited release in select theaters in the United States on January 22, 2021 and be available via video on demand the same day.[6] It will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on January 26, 2021.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ Cruz, Guilherme. "Trailers, release date revealed for 'Born a Champion,' movie starring UFC fighter Edson Barboza". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ Clements, Averi. "Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Sean Patrick Flanery Stars In Upcoming MMA Movie "Born A Champion"". Jiu-Jitsu Times. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (2019-07-16). "Mixed Martial Arts Pic 'Mickey Kelley' To Star Sean Patrick Flanery, Katrina Bowden, Dennis Quaid & MMA Fighters Renzo Grazie, Edson Barboza & Mickey Gall". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-01-05. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Local Hollywood director wraps up latest Petaluma movie with Dennis Quaid in supporting role". Petaluma Argus-Courier. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ↑ "July 11 Arts and Entertainment Source: Movie producer returns to home Petaluma". Times-Herald. 2019-07-09. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ↑ Renner, Brian. "Everything You Need to Know About Born A Champion Movie". movieinsider.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ Cranswick, Amie. "Sean Patrick Flanery, Dennis Quaid and Katrina Bowden star in trailer for Born a Champion". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
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