---
title: "Blood and Bone"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-and-bone-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22164
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Blood and Bone (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-and-bone-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blood and Bone is a 2009 film set in Los Angeles that explores the city's underground fighting scene. The narrative centers on an ex-convict who enters this dangerous world to compete in high-stakes matches. As he navigates the brutal environment, he rises through the ranks and takes the underground fighting community by storm. The protagonist is driven by a specific personal motivation throughout the story, as he is working to fulfill a promise he made to a friend who has passed away. The film focuses on his journey as he balances his past as an ex-con with his new life as a fighter. By participating in these underground bouts, he confronts various challenges while remaining committed to his original goal. The story highlights the intersection of his physical prowess in the ring and his underlying dedication to the memory of his deceased associate. This production serves as a portrait of a man attempting to honor a commitment while surviving the intense pressures of the Los Angeles fighting circuit.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ex-con takes the Los Angeles underground fighting world by storm."

### Why Watch
- features intense underground fighting scenes
- set in Los Angeles

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries an R rating and contains action and crime themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, thriller, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ben Ramsey
- **Networks / Studios**: Remarkable Films, Michael Mailer Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Jai White** as *Isaiah Bone*
- **Julian Sands** as *Franklin McVeigh*
- **Dante Basco** as *Pinball*
- **Eamonn Walker** as *James*
- **Nona Gaye** as *Tamara*
- **Michelle Belegrin** as *Angela*
- **Bob Sapp** as *Hammerman*
- **Dick Anthony Williams** as *Roberto*
- **Francis Capra** as *Tattoo*
- **Ron Yuan** as *Teddy D*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Blood and Bone released?
Blood and Bone was released on 09/15/2009 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of Blood and Bone?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Blood and Bone fall under?
The movie encompasses action, crime, thriller, and drama genres.

### Q: Where is the movie set?
The story is set in Los Angeles.

### Q: What drives the main character?
The protagonist takes the underground fighting world by storm in a quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.

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