Redbelt

Theatrical - Limited 2008-05-02

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor Tim Allen Alice Braga Randy Couture Ricky Jay
Directed by David Mamet

Running Time: 99 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Sony Pictures Classics

Genres: Drama

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Martial artist Mike Terry lives by a strict code of no competitions, for he feels that such contests weaken fighters. After saving a famous action star from a brutal attack, Mike takes a job in the film industry. He soon finds... See more his personal beliefs and integrity on the line as circumstances force him to participate in a prize fight.

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