The Challenger (2015 film)
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- Kent Moran
- Adam Hawkey
- Ellyette Eleni
- Kent Moran
- Michael Clarke Duncan
- S. Epatha Merkerson
- Frank Watson
- Stan Carp
- Ernie Sabella
- Justin Hartley
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| Directed by | Kent Moran |
| Written by | Kent Moran |
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| Cinematography | Giacomo Belletti |
| Edited by | Kent Moran Anthony Muzzatti |
| Music by | Pinar Toprak |
Production company | Wishing Well Pictures |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Challenger is a 2015 American sports drama film written and directed by Kent Moran and executive produced by Michael Clarke Duncan, who also co-stars in his last feature film released three years after his death in 2012.[1] Additionally, The Challenger features Kent Moran, S. Epatha Merkerson and Justin Hartley.[2]
Filming began in January 2012 in The Bronx, New York, and the film was released domestically on September 11, 2015.[3][4]
With the help of legendary boxing trainer Duane Taylor, struggling Bronx auto mechanic Jaden Miller turns to boxing to save him and his mother (Merkerson) from living on the streets.[1]
Cast
- Kent Moran as Jaden "The Bronx Boy" Miller
- Michael Clarke Duncan as Duane Taylor
- S. Epatha Merkerson as Jada Miller
- Justin Hartley as James "Mr. Undefeatable" Burchard[5]
- Frank Watson as Terrence
- Michael Rivera as Sanchez
- Rob Morgan as Frederick
- Stan Carp as Joe
- Robert Pike Daniel as Vincent
- Lindsay Hartley as Stephanie Burchard
- Natalie Carter as Aunt Regina
- Tristan Laurence Perez as Maxwell
- Bobby Roman as Manuel Rodriguez
- Vladimir Versailles as Alvin
- Ron Denson as Dereck Taylor
- Raushanah Simmons as Laurie
- Victor Pagan as Hector
- Ernie Sabella as Frankie
- Gurdeep Singh as Cashier
- Dion Mucciacito as Dr. Vargas
- Kelvin Hale as Commentator #1
- Jason Horowitz as Commentator #2
- Peter D. Michael as Commentator #3
Production
The film was Kent Moran's directorial debut. He had previously starred in and produced Listen to Your Heart.[5]
Filming began on January 17, 2012, in The Bronx, where the film takes place and wrapped on July 10, 2012.[6]