Nov. 17, 2012 -
PRLog -- Lionsgate has debuted the trailer for upcoming boxing movie "CounterPunch."
The feature film shot on location in Miami, and Williams boxing gym in Long Beach among its California locations is being prepped by Lionsgate for a North American release date in January 2013. Lionsgate acquired the North American release rights for "CounterPunch"
ahead of the American Film Market which saw a record increase in buyers from Latin American markets. Talks on a release for the international audience are underway said writer-producer and star of CounterPunch Alvaro Orlando, with additional details to follow. The trailer, behind the scenes footage and requests for industry review screenings are available via http://www.facebook.com/#!/
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Shot on location in Miami and Williams Boxing Gym in Long Beach among its California locations, "CounterPunch"
lists Alvaro Orlando, Danny Trejo, Steven Bauer, and Oscar Torre (Hangover III) among its stellar acting ensemble. "CounterPunch,"
based on a true story tells of the trials and triumphs of a young bipolar Miami boxer preparing for the fight of his career while battling his inner demons with the help of his crisis counselor played by the iconic Danny Trejo.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Miami, "CounterPunch"
gives an insiders look into a closed culture the movie going public would not have access to. Alvaro Orlando's own background as a Golden Gloves boxer and mixed martial arts fighter helped in his struggle to bring the unique story he co-wrote and produced to audiences. "In movie making, as in life, you get knocked down but you've got to keep getting back up" says Alvaro Orlando on bringing his boxing skills and tenacious spirit to the making of CounterPunch.
"CounterPunch"
the movie is directed and co-written by the award winning Kenneth Castillo, making it the second successful pairing of Castillo and Orlando who also worked together in the critically acclaimed "Confession of a Gangster" and "Drive-By Chronicles: Sidewayz." "Confession of a Gangster" showcases Alvaro Orlando's range with a standout role as a red headed transvestite.
In addition to writer, producer Alvaro Orlando, and writer, director Kenneth Castillo the multi-cultural production team includes veteran producer Ivett Havasi from Hungary, and co-producers Beau Turpin and Tommy Kijas.
"Counterpunch"
features an international cast and crew from Hungary, Cuba, Mexico, Poland and Colombia with multiple languages spoken on set. The melting pot cast and crew of "CounterPunch"
truly is a diverse collaboration of international talent which lent itself to the unique story brought to the screen.
The cast of "CounterPunch,"
the movie, boasts Alvaro Orlando as Emilio Manrique, Danny Trejo as Manny Navarro, Steven Bauer as Tomas, Oscar Torre (Hangover III) as Uncle Frank, Ivonne Coll as Grandma Daisy, Yeniffer Behrens as mom Lydia Manrique and "Days of Our Live's" Camila Banus as romantic lead Talia Portillo. The soundtrack features original music from Nate Mason and composer Carson Aun from True Blood.
"CounterPunch's supporting cast includes the talented Bailey Garcia as young Emilio, Jilon Ghai as Teddy, Hungarian actress Lilla Labanc, Jack Guzman as Sergio, Giovanni Bejarano as Beto, Danny Pardo as Benjamin Portillo, Brent Gutierrez as young Sergio, William Corkery as Young Beto Mauricio Mendoza as Officer Montes, Wes Hager as Jimmy, Sidney Howard in the role of the nurse, Lia Marie Johnson as Lia, Annette Marie Smith as Angela, Carlos Pratts as Chris, Myron McClure as Alonzo, Scott Conley as DJ Braxton Davis as Doctor Thomas, McKaela Line as Elise Eric Rollins, Tara Shayne, Beau Turpin, Robert Ángel Salazar, Mario E. Garcia, Michael Cash, Julian Cagney, Maia Kahlo, Kevin Strom, Tommy Kijas as Donnie, and is poised to become a classic in the tradition of boxing movies.
Alvaro Orlando is a Golden Gloves Boxer, and mixed martial arts contender, who carried that discpline and hard training into acting. Orlando first began behind the scenes working in production as a camera operator, sound mixer, and video editor for multiple networks. Orlando then went to film school for four years to master the art of storytelling until he moved to California where he won VH1's first season of "Pick Up Artist" in 2009. Among Alvaro Orlando's stand out performances which showcase his comedic to dramatic range are his role as Ceaser Mendez in the Weinstein Company's "Revenge," and a much buzzed about performance in Sundance 2012's "I Am Not A Hipster." Alvaro Orlando credits "the great team around me and the Sundance film for opening a lot of doors" for the talented young actor.
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