
Forever Strong(2008)
Hotshot rugby player Rick Penning was the star player of his Arizona high school team until a fateful brush with the law forces him to ponder the consequences of his actions in a Salt Lake City juvenile detention center.


Jack Severino has no memory, all he knows is the brutal sport of Pit Fighting. When his past catches him up, he realizes he is not who he thought he was. For some men must fight for redemption.

Dominique Vandenberg
Jack Severino

Steven Bauer
Manolo
Fernando Carrillo
Veneno

Stephen Graham
Harry

Stana Katic
Marianne

Scott Adkins
Nathan

Timothy V. Murphy
Father Michael

Ric Sarabia
Doctor Vincent
Giancarlo Valentino
Carlos

Catherine Munden
Virgin Mary
Pit Fighter is a drama, action, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of redemption. Directed by Jesse V. Johnson, it stars Dominique Vandenberg, Steven Bauer, Fernando Carrillo. Jack Severino has no memory, all he knows is the brutal sport of Pit Fighting. When his past catches him up, he realizes he is not who he thought he was. For some men must fight for redemption.
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