Shadowboxer


1h 32m 2005

Brief Synopsis

A noir thriller which delves deep into the harsh underworld of organized crime and uncovers the complex lives of trained assassins, Mikey and Rose, who share a special bond. However, on a particular assignment, when a brutal crime boss wants his wife, Vicky, dead, Rose has a change of heart when the

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
Freestyle Digital Media
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

A noir thriller which delves deep into the harsh underworld of organized crime and uncovers the complex lives of trained assassins, Mikey and Rose, who share a special bond. However, on a particular assignment, when a brutal crime boss wants his wife, Vicky, dead, Rose has a change of heart when they find her pregnant. And so the trio--Rose, Mickey and Vicky, with child--begin a harrowing life on the run. Driven by fierce love, Rose and Mikey protect their new adopted family from present danger, looking to redeem their tragic past.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
Freestyle Digital Media
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States July 21, 2006

Released in United States on Video November 7, 2006

Released in United States September 2005

Released in United States Summer July 21, 2006

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (New Directors) September 15-24, 2005.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 8-17, 2005.

Barbet Schroeder was previously attached to direct.

Ryan Phillippe was previously attached to star but dropped out due to a scheduling conflict.

Project was originally set up at Seven Arts Pictures.

Feature directorial debut for independent producer Lee Daniels, who produced the acclaimed "Monster's Ball" (2001) and "The Woodsman" (2004).

Released in United States July 21, 2006

Released in United States Summer July 21, 2006

Released in United States September 2005 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (New Directors) September 15-24, 2005.)

Released in United States September 2005 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 8-17, 2005.)

Released in United States on Video November 7, 2006