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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresAction, Drama
Votes10
DirectorKenneth Chamitoff, Adam Boster
WritersKenneth Chamitoff
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsArt of Submission
About Art of Submission
Johnny Sanchez has a troubled past which manifests in the dissonance between him and his family, particularly with his father and son. As Johnny gets released from prison, his father's garage is going to be shut down. The only way to save it is to fight in the Red Canvas tournament, an MMA event. Amidst preparing for an opponent who can't be defeated, Johnny must deal with the turmoil of his family and answer for mistakes of the past.
Directed by Kenneth Chamitoff, Adam Boster, Art of Submission leans on a strong ensemble — Ernie Reyes Jr., Ving Rhames, Sara Downing — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2012.
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