What is Redbelt?
Topic: Film "Redbelt" (2008). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Release date
- Apr 7, 2008
- Genres
- Drama
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Topic: Film "Redbelt" (2008).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Redbelt
Year: 2008
Genre: Drama, American martial arts film
Director/Writer: David Mamet
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Randy Couture, Ricky Jay, Joe Mantegna, Emily Mortimer, David Paymer, Rebecca Pidgeon, Rodrigo Santoro, Max Martini.
Protagonist: Mike Terry (martial artist, mixed-martial arts instructor, jiu-jitsu master).
Plot: Mike Terry lives by a strict code of no competitions because he feels they weaken fighters. After saving a famous action star from a brutal attack, he takes a job in the film industry. His principles and integrity are tested as circumstances force him to consider participating in a prize fight/competition.
Runtime: 1h 39m
Rating: R
Release Date: 04/07/2008 (US)
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Should you watch it?
“A principled martial artist is forced to question his strict code after entering the film industry.”
- Features a compelling lead performance by Chiwetel Ejiofor as martial artist Mike Terry.
- Written and directed by David Mamet.
- Explores the friction between personal beliefs, integrity, and the film business.
- Viewers seeking a fast-paced action movie may find the drama-focused narrative about personal integrity less appealing.
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic stories about martial artists navigating ethical dilemmas in the film industry.
This 2008 R-rated drama runs for one hour and thirty-nine minutes and focuses on dramatic personal conflicts.
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Is Redbelt worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of David Mamet's work and character-driven dramas featuring performances by Chiwetel Ejiofor and an ensemble cast.
What is the binge duration for Redbelt?
As a feature film, it has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.
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Redbelt is a 2008 feature film rather than a television series, so it does not consist of episodes.
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