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Released 5 years ago.
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Born a Champion
"Once in a lifetime, opportunity knocks twice."
2021 1h 51m EN
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6.9TMDB Β· 149
ActionDrama
Synopsis
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After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley 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?
βOnce in a lifetime, opportunity knocks twice.β
Cast
Sean Patrick Flanery
Mickey Kelley
Dennis Quaid
Mason
Katrina Bowden
Layla
Maurice Compte
Rosco
Costas Mandylor
Dimitris
Currie Graham
Burchman
Reno Wilson
Terry Pittman
Ali Afshar
The Sheik
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Alex Ranarivelo
- Writers
- Sean Patrick Flanery, Alex Ranarivelo, Sean Patrick Flanery
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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Lean credit list β fewer than 30 people officially credited.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, shot by Reuben Steinberg. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Austin Wintory. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Brett Hedlund shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Sean Patrick Flanery and Dennis Quaid and Katrina Bowden carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Once in a lifetime, opportunity knocks twice.".
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IMDB entry: tt10661710 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Alex Ranarivelo directs. Reuben Steinberg behind the camera. Austin Wintory scores. Brett Hedlund cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 5 years ago.
- 2Lean credit list β fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 3Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, shot by Reuben Steinberg. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Austin Wintory. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Brett Hedlund shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Sean Patrick Flanery and Dennis Quaid and Katrina Bowden carry the top of the cast.
- 7Marketing tagline: "Once in a lifetime, opportunity knocks twice.".
- 8IMDB entry: tt10661710 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Reuben Steinberg
- Original score
- Austin Wintory
- Editing
- Brett Hedlund
- Runtime
- 111 min Β· 1h 51m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
Alex Ranarivelo
Stills Β· wallpapers
Selected frames
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
ESX Entertainment
US
Key crew
- ProducerPaul J. Alessi
- Line ProducerJohn Schouweiler
- EditorBrett Hedlund
- ProducerKevin Asbell
- ProducerDaniel Aspromonte
- ProducerAva Rettke
- ProducerJosh Webber
- Executive ProducerForrest Lucas
- Executive ProducerSean Patrick Flanery
- ProducerAli Afshar
- Co-ProducerGeorge Kosturos
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- sports
- fight
- mixed martial arts (mma)
- jujitsu
- bjj
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Digital2021-01-22R
- Physical2021-01-26R
Also known as
International titles
- Π ΠΎΠΆΠ΄ΡΠ½ Π§Π΅ΠΌΠΏΠΈΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠΌRU
- Nacido para ganarMX
- Nacido campeΓ³nES
- Born A ChampionBA
