Carman: The Champion (2001)

Carman: The Champion (2001)
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A feature debut for Emmy-winning TV director Lee Stanley, this film centers around the wheeling and dealing lifestyle of the world of boxing. Christian pop singer Carman stars as Orlando Leone, a former cruiserweight champ who now works as a security guard for a hotel and runs a youth center. One night on the job at the hotel, he assists in a complaint regarding noise and disruption, which happens to be occupied by the current cruiserweight champion. A local boxing promoter hears of the conflict and decides it is the perfect opportunity to get Orlando back into the ring. Through blackmail, Orlando is faced with returning to his old milieu, where he must face the current champion no matter what. Carman: The Champion, released by independent Christian company 8X Entertainment, also features Michael Nouri and Patricia Manterola. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

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Starring:
CarmanMichael Nouri, (more)
Director(s):
Lee StanleyLee Stanley, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Carman: The Champion

A feature debut for Emmy-winning TV director Lee Stanley, this film centers around the wheeling and dealing lifestyle of the world of boxing. Christian pop singer Carman stars as Orlando Leone, a former cruiserweight champ who now works as a security guard for a hotel and runs a youth center. One night on the job at the hotel, he assists in a complaint regarding noise and disruption, which happens to be occupied by the current cruiserweight champion. A local boxing promoter hears of the conflict and decides it is the perfect opportunity to get Orlando back into the ring. Through blackmail, Orlando is faced with returning to his old milieu, where he must face the current champion no matter what. Carman: The Champion, released by independent Christian company 8X Entertainment, also features Michael Nouri and Patricia Manterola. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

Complete Cast of Carman: The Champion


Director(s):
Lee StanleyLee Stanley
Writer(s):
Lee StanleyLee StanleyCarman
Producer(s):
Lawrence MortorffMatthew CrouchGary M. Bettman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Violence, Drug Content)
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    Tim H.

    Carmen has defined himself as an evangelical Christian artist. Becasue of that, it was a little surprising to see him starring in a movie where he's sticking his tounge down some woman's throat and people are getting killed and they're making beer commercials where they're cursing. It was a good movie, but I would not at all define it as a Christian or evangelical movie. The story was good and the boxing was somewhat realistic. If you want a cleaner version of Rocky with morals, this is the movie for you

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    Estevan S.

    I have been a fan of Carman's music for many years. This movie is not your typical Hollywood Boxing movie, this movie is more about hope, about finding your place in life. This is a movie that is strongly influenced by Christianity. It is very inspiring, and very moving. I highly reccomend this movie to any Carman fans out there.

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    Stephanie O.

    The book is WAY better than the movie, but the movie is still decent fun. All the music is Christian, even for the party scenes. (giggle) I own it and watch it a few times a year just to remind myself that even in his cheesier moments, Carman rocks. Also, I can't believe that Blockbuster doesn't have a bio for Carman. I mean, you head to Carman.org and it's all there.

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