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Welcome to Sudden Death

Welcome to Sudden Death

20206.11h 20m

Overview

Jesse Freeman is a former special forces officer and explosives expert now working a regular job as a security guard in a state-of-the-art basketball arena. Trouble erupts when a tech-savvy cadre of terrorists kidnap the team's owner and Jesse's daughter during opening night. Facing a ticking clock and impossible odds, it's up to Jesse to not only save them but also a full house of fans in this highly charged action thriller.

Directed by Dallas Jackson
Written by Dallas Jackson, Gene Quintano
Produced by Griff Furst
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Top Cast

Michael Jai White

Michael Jai White

Jesse Freeman

Michael Eklund

Michael Eklund

Jobe

Gary Owen

Gary Owen

Gus

Sabryn Rock

Sabryn Rock

Diana

Anthony Grant

Anthony Grant

Milli

Gillian White

Gillian White

Gamma

Anthony J. Mifsud

Anthony J. Mifsud

Devlin Montez

Kristen Harris

Kristen Harris

Mayor

Paul Essiembre

Paul Essiembre

Governor

Stephanie Sy

Stephanie Sy

Psi

About Welcome to Sudden Death

Welcome to Sudden Death is a action, drama film released in 2020. Directed by Dallas Jackson, it stars Michael Jai White, Michael Eklund, Gary Owen. Jesse Freeman is a former special forces officer and explosives expert now working a regular job as a security guard in a state-of-the-art basketball arena. Trouble erupts when a tech-savvy cadre of terrorists kidnap the team's owner and Jesse's daughter during opening night. Facing a ticking clock and impossible odds, it's up to Jesse to not only save them but also a full house of fans in this highly charged action thriller.

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