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Freefighter

Original title: Confessions of a Pit Fighter
  • 2005
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
286
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Freefighter (2005)
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Confessions of a Pit fighter is a character driven action film about regret, consequences and the triumph of the human spirit. Eddie Castillo is a quiet man. He has survived seven years of i... Read allConfessions of a Pit fighter is a character driven action film about regret, consequences and the triumph of the human spirit. Eddie Castillo is a quiet man. He has survived seven years of incarceration in the state pen and wants nothing more than to live out his life in relative... Read allConfessions of a Pit fighter is a character driven action film about regret, consequences and the triumph of the human spirit. Eddie Castillo is a quiet man. He has survived seven years of incarceration in the state pen and wants nothing more than to live out his life in relative tranquility. He moves in with you younger brother David who as a kid, idolized him. Casti... Read all

  • Director
    • Art Camacho
  • Writers
    • Art Camacho
    • R. Ellis Frazier
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • James Russo
    • Flavor Flav
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    286
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Art Camacho
    • Writers
      • Art Camacho
      • R. Ellis Frazier
    • Stars
      • Armand Assante
      • James Russo
      • Flavor Flav
    • 6User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Argento
    James Russo
    James Russo
    • Sharkey
    Flavor Flav
    Flavor Flav
    • Lucky
    John Savage
    John Savage
    • McGee
    Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
    Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
    • Matador
    Gizelle D'Cole
    Gizelle D'Cole
    • Gizelle
    Ricardo Medina Jr.
    Ricardo Medina Jr.
    • David Castillo
    • (as Rick Medina)
    Hector Echavarria
    Hector Echavarria
    • Eddie Castillo
    Robert Miano
    Robert Miano
    • Mario
    Yvonne Arias
    • Angel
    Aldo Gonzalez
    Aldo Gonzalez
    • Aldo
    Richard Herd
    Richard Herd
    • Father Mark
    Elya Baskin
    Elya Baskin
    • Nick
    Manuel Sanchez
    • Gunner
    Rigan Machado
    Rigan Machado
    • Rico
    Troy Aguayo
    • Ivan
    Steve Nave
    Steve Nave
    • Tony
    Jake Coco
    Jake Coco
    • Jake the Guitar Player
    • Director
      • Art Camacho
    • Writers
      • Art Camacho
      • R. Ellis Frazier
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    rightwingisevil

    Formulaic, simple-minded screenplay with bad casting and acting

    the movie is very elementary, full of B-movie straight to the DVD rental market stuff. The screenplay is so grammar-school basic, supported with many B movie actors posted as back alley street fighters and small-time gangsters. Some known and familiar faces played the made wise guy, Catholic priest, parole officer, street fighting go-between. The dialog is so lame and the acting is so effectively impaired by the dead-beat dialog and storyline. The scenario and the plot are so predictable and so boring. The brother got 7 years jail time due to street fight manslaughter, his brother followed his path also became pit-bull fighter. Then the revenge, the mixed up with the mob's woman, and the brother's girl friend...yada, yada... It's so card-board boring but if you don't have anything to kill the time, then watch it, watch the phony fighting scenes(Wow, after so many hard hitting, punching, elbowing...all the knuckles still spotless) the never changed stupid sound effect when fists, feet, legs and knees hit the bodies, you got nothing to lose but time.

    On the other hand, if you like this genre, better watch "Blood and Bones", or Charles Browson's "Hard Time".
    2vincentga

    Gay movie

    You like WWF? Your intelligence is 5 / 10 or less? You like movies with the Fat Steven Seagal? You like movies with scenarios completely stupid? More they are punch, more you like? More there are ketchup (blood) more you?

    In this case you'll love this "movie" crap.

    Film was probably not written a monkey. It makes no sense. There are only fighting crap.

    I give him 2 / 10. 1 for the technical (sound, image, etc.). 1 for the very beautiful and sexy Giselle D'Cole.

    To flee if you have intelligence higher than a monkey. Otherwise, this film is for you.
    6LordofStorm

    A step up for Camacho

    Having seen a lot of Art Camacho's previous work it is to go without saying that they have been very subpar. These are due to low budgets, bad actors, and bad producing. Confessions of a Pit Fighter marks a high point in his career as I think a good showcase of his potential.

    Confessions is packed with some stylish editing, very decent cinematography, and some good acting here and there. Most notably is Armand Assante as the bad guy, and surprisingly Flava Flav did a good job. Hector Echavarria was not too impressive as the lead, although his brother David held his own. I think it's safe to say that there is a surprise in David's friend Aldo, who does a very good and convincing job in his role. Definitely someone to look out for I'd say.

    The biggest problem with Confessions is that some of the editing gets a little overdone and can be annoying, and that the fight scenes could have been a lot better. It's very hard when the fights have nothing to do with the environment, but they get a little boring and repetitive at times, regardless to say that some parts are very fun to watch. A kudos and job well done to Art Camacho, I think he is restoring faith in some viewers, and with some more touch ups in his directing skills I think he can really do something great in soon time. As well a thumbs up to R. Ellis Frazier for delivering a pretty good script, a first good attempt. Looking forward to seeing what these two can do in the future.
    1Srosxi

    Sucks

    Do not watch this pathetic excuse for a movie. Embarrassed to admit I viewed the part I did before puking at such filth and debauchery. A film with a gangster rapper in it should have been a clear warning. But my friend wanted to watch it. I rejected it immediately, but wanted to give it a chance. Pitiful. The Little Rascals TV show had better acting. Rocky had better fighting. But if you're studying to live on the streets, have intercourse with STD laden ugly tramps, and fight the rest of your life as a gangster...then here you go. Happy Birthday. I myself would rather swallow a live PIT VIPER than be subjected to this trash. Frankly, it would stink up a dump. Even spoiled milk and rotten eggs are more appealing.
    8miketaylor2007

    good fighting movie

    I thought the movie was really good. It's no Bloodsport but it was close enough. Most of the actors are not very well known but they did a pretty good job on playing out this film. I did recognize one of the guys from a smaller role in the Spiderman movies, as well as a guy from Night At The Roxbury. The story line was interesting, and had pretty decent choreography. A lot of fighting movies that come out today aren't that great anymore because I think they tend to try a little too hard with special effects. As for this film it was a lower budget movie which was what made the fighting scenes seem more realistic. Overall I give it an 8 out of 10 and recommend this movie if you are into fighting films.

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 2008 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Confessions of a Pit Fighter
    • Filming locations
      • 2607 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Group Entertainment
      • Destiny Media Entertainment
      • Mike Karkeh Productions
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      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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