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Beat Down (2012)

2012-08-03 · 1h 29m · EN
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Beat Down is an irreverent comedy about wrestling, family and following your dreams no matter how painful that can sometimes be. Fran Whiteway (Marthe Bernard, Republic of Doyle) is eighteen and a real firecracker. More than anything, Fran dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. Her single-father Whitey (Robb Wells, Trailer Park Boys) is a former-pro, aka White Lightning, with broken dreams of his own and is dead set against Fran wrestling. Fran is determined though and when Whitey's old rival Dark Thunder (Tony Nappo, Saw II) comes to town, she runs away to join his tour. Whitey is devastated and while he tries to get his daughter back, Fran learns the ropes of the wrestling game and of life itself.

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Deanne FoleyDirector, WriterIain MacleodWriter

Top billed cast

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Marthe BernardMarthe BernardFranRobb WellsRobb WellsWhiteyDan BeirneDan BeirneHenryTony NappoTony NappoJimmy LangdonJanet KidderJanet KidderRoxy LaRueMark O'BrienMark O'BrienMichaelJohn DunsworthJohn DunsworthCopLaura DennisLaura DennisCherry BombHolly LetkemanHolly LetkemanFrench Kiss

Keywords

Woman directorWrestlingCanadian

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Wrestling · CanadianDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference706703Actor preference11597 · 244605 · 8046

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Frequently asked questions about Beat Down

What is Beat Down about?

Beat Down is an irreverent comedy about wrestling, family and following your dreams no matter how painful that can sometimes be. Fran Whiteway (Marthe Bernard, Republic of Doyle) is eighteen and a real firecracker. More than anything, Fran dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. Her single-father Whitey (Robb Wells, Trailer Park Boys) is a former-pro, aka White Lightning, with broken dreams of his own and is dead set against Fran wrestling. Fran is determined though and when Whitey's old rival Dark Thunder (Tony Nappo, Saw II) comes to town, she runs away to join his tour. Whitey is devastated and while he tries to get his daughter back, Fran learns the ropes of the wrestling game and of life itself.

How long is Beat Down?

Beat Down has a runtime of 89 minutes.