Legendary (film)
| Legendary | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mel Damski |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | John Posey |
| Starring | |
| Music by | James A. Johnston |
| Cinematography | Kenneth Zunder |
| Edited by | Mitch Stanley |
Production company | |
| Distributed by |
Samuel Goldwyn Films (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million |
| Box office | $200,393[2] |
Legendary is a 2010 drama film directed by Mel Damski. The film stars Devon Graye as a high school wrestler, in a cast that features John Cena, Patricia Clarkson, Danny Glover, Madeleine Martin, and Tyler Posey. The film was released on September 10, 2010.
Plot
After being bullied, book-smart (but not street-wise) teenager Cal Chetley (Devon Graye), joins his Oklahoma high school's wrestling team, seeing it also as a way to reunite with his estranged and wayward brother, Mike (John Cena). His mother, Sharon (Patricia Clarkson), is not initially supportive of Cal's decision, especially when she discovers that Mike is secretly coaching Cal after she gets a call from Mike Chetleys jail cell. She has been away and without contact of her older son, Mike, for over 10 years, but copes and watches yet another family male become legendary.
Cast
- Devon Graye as Cal Chetley
- John Cena as Mike Chetley
- Patricia Clarkson as Sharon Chetley
- Danny Glover as Harry "Red" Newman - Mac Chetley's old coach
- Madeleine Martin as Luli Stringfellow
- Tyler Posey as Billy Barrow
- John Posey as Coach Stu Tennent
- Teo Olivares as Donald Worthington
- Chris Whetstone as Mac Chetley
Production
WWE Studios produced the film alongside Samuel Goldwyn Films. Filming took place at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School in Kenner, Louisiana in December 2009.[3]
Music
Although no official soundtrack was released, the following songs appeared in the movie:
- Blue Jeans performed by Glass Cow
- Crash performed by Fit for Rivals
- Dragonfly performed by Shaman’s Harvest
- Faith performed by James A. Johnston & Laci Williams
- Flash Lightnin’ performed by Flash Lightnin’
- Hard Line performed by James A. Johnston
- Hustle, Loyalty, Respect performed by John Cena f/Freddie Foxxx (Also used in the trailer)
- In the Morning performed by Taddy Porter
- It’s Your Last Shot performed by Politics & Assassins
- Letters from the Sky performed by Civil Twilight
- Liar performed by Glasgow
- One Night performed by Golden State
- Panis Angelicus composed by Cesar Franch
- Railroad Queen performed by Taddy Porter
- Take Back the Fear performed by Hail the Villain
- The Dream composed & orchestrated by James A. Johnston with vocals by Jonathan Estabrook
- Through Telescopes performed by Colour Academy (Also used in the trailer)
- Undertow performed by Beta Wolf
- We Must Start Again performed by Golden State
The orchestral score, written and composed by James A Johnston, is available on iTunes.
Home media
The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 28, 2010. The DVD is being sold exclusively at Walmart and the Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy.[4]
Reception
Critics received the film poorly according to Rotten Tomatoes, with a rating of only 17% based on 42 reviews.[5]
Legendary failed to make the top ten at the box office in its only weekend in wide release, finishing with $200,393 in total.
References
- ↑ Fandango web site.
- ↑ Legendary at Box Office Mojo
- ↑ "John Cena to Begin Filming New Movie Soon", WrestlingNewsArena.com
- ↑ Yard Baker web site (Fox Sports).
- ↑ Legendary at Rotten Tomatoes
External links
- Official website
- Legendary at the Internet Movie Database
- Legendary at AllMovie
- Legendary at Box Office Mojo
- Legendary at Metacritic
- Legendary at Rotten Tomatoes