Epatha merkerson, and duncan, who died from complications following a. Epatha merkerson are evicted from their home, he will do everything in his power to stop them from living on the streets. In 2012, kent wrote and starred in his directorial debut, the challenger, where he stars opposite michael clarke duncan, s. The actor is likewise notable for his work in the challenger and the cloverfield paradox. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Kent moran tries to oneup the italian stallion in the challenger, a. When they are evicted from their home, struggling bronx auto mechanic jaden miller kent moran will do everything in his power to save himself and his mother s.
Our trainer is the late michael clarke duncan and he is wonderful too, there is more to his story also. When struggling bronx mechanic jaden miller and his sick mother are evicted from their home he swears to build them a better life. With a legendary trainer michael clarke duncan, and a reality show built around him, miller goes for the title. Struggling bronx mechanic jaden miller kent moran uses boxing to save. The challenger 2015 stream and watch online moviefone. Kent moran is the writer, producer, director and star of the boxing movie the challenger which would sadly become the last movie that starred. We chatted with kent moran, whose film, the challenger, was an experience that was four years in the making the challenger poster. Kent moran is the writer, producer, director and star of the boxing movie the challenger which would sadly become the last movie that starred michael clarke duncan before he passed away in 2012. Miller his own tv show, the challenger, which will follow him all the way to. The challenger 2015 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The challenger won the audience choice award for narrative feature.
Looking for a way to keep his family off the streets, miller commits himself to boxing as a way to make money. The challenger 2015 with help from a legendary trainer michael clarke duncan, a new york boxer kent moran returns to the ring to fight his way to a better life. Kent moran began filming the boxing movie the challenger in 2012. Host kahlee speaks with actor, musician, writer and director, kent moran about his approach on becoming successful from a do it yourself. Epatha merkerson, justin hartley the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a. From wishing well pictures comes awardwinning filmmaker kent morans directorial debut, the challenger, starring kent moran, academy award nominee michael clarke duncan, golden globe winner s. Kent moran, kent moran, adam hawkey, ellyette eleni, kent moran, michael clarke duncan, s.
Still of kent moran in the challenger september 11, 2015. The challenger is an american sports drama film written and directed by kent moran and executive produced by michael clarke duncan, who also costars in. He turns car mechanic kent moran into a force in the ring. That night, dejected he arrives home to find an eviction notice on the. His only hope of salvation is boxing and with the help of a legendary trainer and a lucky break he gets a shot at the title against the undisputed champion. Kent moran discusses the challenger on italk movies. Following college, he began pursuing an acting and music career.
Epatha merkenson and she is wonderful and the mom with the heart problem. When they are evicted from their home, struggling bronx auto mechanic jaden miller kent moran will do everything in his power to save he and his mother s. Read shockyas exclusive interview with writerdirectoractor kent moran on his indie action drama, the challenger, which also stars michael clarke duncan. Kent moran was born in new york city and raised in connecticut. Yael tygiel interviews kent moran and his new film the challenger. Michael clarke duncan gives the challenger an emotional punch to the gut.
The movie takes place in the bronx, new york and is a story about a young man, struggling to make his. Watch the challenger 2015 full movie free online streaming. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jan 16, 2016 the challenger official trailer release date. The challenger 2015 kent moran cast and crew allmovie. Kent morans the challenger, scored by pinar toprak, will have its world premiere march 26 at the gasparilla international film festival in tampa, fl. In 2011, moran was cast in one of the lead roles in regret, a psychological thriller shot in portugal. Sep 11, 2017 the challenger opens with jaden miller kent moran, listen to your heat doing his early morning run through the gritty streets of the bronx. Michael clarke duncan made his final appearance in this formulaic film as a boxing trainer whose reputation is stellar in the business. Moran also wrote and directed, and is just about competent, but nowhere near outstanding, in all three roles. May 28, 2015 the death of michael clarke duncan in 2012 came out of nowhere for the firsttime director.
The challenger 2015 mega cinema box office in home. Kent moran wiki bio net worth, salary, affair, girlfriend. Epatha merkerson, and duncan, who died from complications following a heart attack in 2012. From inception through postproduction, kent elaborates on why this film was so special to him, as well as how the late michael clark duncan came to be involved in what would ultimately prove to be his last film. Jul 20, 2015 the first feature of director kent moran, the challenger stars moran in the title role, along with s. Struggling bronx mechanic jaden miller uses boxing to save himself and his mother from being homeless. Written and directed by star kent moran, the award winning the challenger follows the life and struggles of a young, bronx auto mechanic named jaden miller. Kent moran talks new boxing film the challenger starring. Drama, action and adventure the challenger official trailer courtesy of wishing well pictures. Sep 08, 2015 kent moran writes, directs and stars as an outofnowhere boxing sensation whose trainer is the late michael clarke duncan. The challenger official trailer 2015 kent moran, michael. The final fight is grueling for both combatants and this whole movie is worth your time.
Find movie and film cast and crew information for the challenger 2015 kent moran on allmovie. The first feature of director kent moran, the challenger stars moran in the title role, along with s. As the writer, director, and star of the challenger, the hollywood outsider sat down with kent to discuss his new film. Struggling bronx mechanic jaden miller kent moran uses boxing to save him and his mother s. Still of michael clarke duncan and kent moran in the challenger september 11th, 2015. With a legendary trainer, and a reality show built around him, miller goes for the title. Welcome to the official channel for actorfilmmakermusician kent moran. The challenger focuses on a struggling auto mechanic kent moran in the bronx trying to save himself and his mother from homelessness. Moran wrote and directed several short films in between his features. Released september 11th, 2015, the challenger stars kent moran, michael clarke duncan, s. It was like watching sylvester stallone fight frank stallone in a rocky movie. With the help of legendary trainer, duane taylor michael clarke duncan, miller soon. The challenger is an american sports drama film written and directed by kent moran and executive produced by michael clarke duncan, who also costars in his last feature film released after his death.
Then cuts to his job as an auto mechanic where a female customer belittles his capabilities as mechanic. Kent moran of the challenger movie man of many hats covering. Robert sims palm beach daily for a relative newcomer to hold his own and shine in scenes with these two powerhouses is a testament to morans talent, skill, and presence. Kent moran director, writer, and star of the challenger. Most popular for his marvelous performance in 2010 romantic film listen to your heart, kent moran is an american film actor, writer, and director. Full streaming the challenger in hd quality with movie synopsis action a bronx boxer fights his way to a better life. He soon booked some more roles in television as well as several roles playing james dean. For his role in the movie, he has also won a number of prestigious awards and won nominations in various category. The challenger is a boxing drama written, directed, and starring newcomer kent moran that also happens to be the last movie featuring actor michael clarke duncan despite having been filmed in 2012 the year duncan died it wasnt released until september 2015.
Free the challenger in best look with movie plot action a bronx boxer fights his way to a better life. In addition to writing and directing this film newcomer kent moran also plays the lead role of jaden miller, a mechanic from the bronx whose life changes when he and his mother s. Additionally, the challenger features kent moran, s. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Kent moran writes, directs and stars as an outofnowhere boxing sensation whose trainer is the late michael clarke duncan.
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