Knucklehead (2010)

After con artist Eddie Sullivan (Feuerstein) incurs a large debt with a local criminal ringleader, he creates a get-rich-quick scheme and enlists a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Wight) ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael W. Watkins

Writers:

Bear Aderhold, Tom Sullivan,

Stars:

Mark Feuerstein, Melora Hardin, Paul Wight

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Feuerstein	...	Eddie Sullivan
Melora Hardin	...	Mary
Paul Wight	...	Walter Krunk (as The Big Show)
Dennis Farina	...	Memphis Earl
Wendie Malick	...	Sister Francesca
Rebecca Creskoff	...	Tina
Will Patton	...	Vic Sullivan
Saul Rubinek	...	Rabbi
Bobb'e J. Thompson	...	Mad Milton
Lester Speight	...	Redrum
Kurt Doss	...	Henry
Lurie Poston	...	Todd
Lance E. Nichols	...	Milton's Dad (as Lance Nichols)
Jake Austin Walker	...	Dennis
Douglas M. Griffin	...	Sketchy Driver

Storyline

After con artist Eddie Sullivan (Feuerstein) incurs a large debt with a local criminal ringleader, he creates a get-rich-quick scheme and enlists a sweet gentle giant named Walter (Wight) as his unwitting accomplice. Walter's orphanage -- the only home he's ever known -- also needs funds desperately. Upon overhearing Walter's predicament, Eddie convinces the no-nonsense head nun, Sister Francesca (Malick), that Walter can win the money as a fighter and pay off the church's debts. Eddie's plan: travel from town to town with Walter and enter small, unsanctioned fighting competitions for prize money Sister Francesca dispatches Mary (Hardin) as a chaperone for both Walter and the money and gives Eddie a week - and a prayer - to make it happen. During their journey across the south to the annual Pro-Am MMA tournament in New Orleans, Walter discovers what life is like outside the orphanage, while Eddie becomes morally conflicted over whether to take all the loot for himself or keep his ...

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Plot Keywords:

con artist | church | nun | one word title | wrestling

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Taglines:

A Knock Out Comedy

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some crude humor, language and some fighting action

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Enas athoos gigantas

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

WWE Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Henry is watching the YouTube video of Walter beating up Mad Milton's father, he is logged on to the same account (Eddie's account) that the video was uploaded from.

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Connections

Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Going Overboard (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Taking A Ride"
Written by Kari Kimmel and Chris Pelcer
Performed by Kari Kimmel

User Reviews

A Great, Feel Good, Family Movie

I actually have never heard of WWE Productions prior to watching this movie and I am not a wrestling fan in any way shape or form. I watched the movie on the recommendation of a friend.

This movie is just a fun, funny, feel good movie that is suitable for the whole family. It is a good, heartwarming movie. There are a few profanities and mild violence, but really suitable for pretty much anyone.

The actors were great. Though the main actor is apparently a wrestler, he is quite a talented actor. His ability to show a huge range of emotions is as good as most well paid, well known actors.

This probably isn't a critics movie. But if you can sit around and enjoy a movie without digging into originality and critically analyzing everything about it, you will enjoy.

This is just a great film to be able to get the family together and everyone enjoy the movie. I highly recommend it.