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Daniel Zirilli Movies

2012  
R  
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A Seattle enforcer finds himself on the run from hit-men, mercenaries, and cold-blooded killers while attempting to settle his brother's debt with a powerful mob boss by delivering a mysterious package to a ruthless international crime lord. When Tommy Wick (Steve Austin) isn't busting heads as a bouncer, he's doing the bidding of Big Doug (Eric Keenleyside) - the gangster with the entire city in his back pocket. Recently, Tommy's brother Eddie (Lochlyn Munroe) ran into some serious trouble with Big Doug. Now Big Doug needs Tommy to deliver an important package to The German (Dolph Lundgren), a formidable enemy from the henchman's past. Tommy accepts under the stipulation that once the job is done, his brother's debts will be cleared. Meanwhile, rival gangster Anthony (Michael Daingerfield) is determined to intercept the shipment before it's delivered. Later, when the bullets start to fly, Tommy faces an army of assassins as he prepares to get the job done, and settle an old score in the process. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2011  
R  
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A former cop goes to work at a mafia strip club after being released from prison, and races to solve a vicious crime before he takes the fall in this hard-hitting action thriller starring WWF brawler Dave Bautista (aka Batista). Ray (Bautista) used to uphold the law; now he's fallen on the wrong side of it. But he's served his sentence, and he's content just taking things one day at a time. In order to earn a little extra income, Ray takes a job as the head of security at The House of the Rising Sun, an underworld strip club that also houses an illicit gambling den. When a savage gang of thieves strike fast and hard, the police finger Ray as the mastermind of the violent robbery. Now, in order to regain his honor and avoid ending up back in prison, Ray must catch the real culprits, before the police catch up with him. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2010  
R  
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A young street fighter flees the city in order to escape from a vicious gangster, and stumbles into a whole new world of problems while brawling to raise the money needed to settle his late brother's debts. When Brandon's brother Frankie was murdered, he was carrying the $40,000 he owed to a local gangster. Now the money is nowhere to be found, and Brandon has just one week to pay up, or suffer the consequences. Panicked, Brandon flees to his father's house outside of the city, and learns of a local underground fight club that could be his ticket to freedom. When Brandon meets former MMA champion Drake Colby, the pair hatches a plan to raise the money fast, or die trying. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2010  
R  
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A dying man and a desperate woman seek supernatural assistance in defeating a ruthless mercenary hired to kidnap young Asian girls for sexual slavery. Deep in the jungles of Southeast Asia, Riker (Gary Daniels) and his men begin rounding up girls. By selling them into the sex trade, the mercenaries will make millions. In the process of kidnapping Nana (Krystal Vee), Riker executes her village's spiritual leader, Aroon (Danny Trejo). Later, following a desperate struggle for escape, Nana crosses paths with Lonny (John Edward Lee), a terminal man who has just cashed in his own life-insurance policy for one last hurrah. Now, with Riker hot on their trail, Nana and Lonny return to Southeast Asia to seek the advice of Aroon - a man with the power to transcend death, and the wisdom of the ages to guide him. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Gary DanielsDanny Trejo, (more)
 
2010  
R  
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A shamed cop must fight to defend his integrity after being incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit, and forced to compete as an underground cage fighter. Danny was a good cop, but now he's serving hard time. His reputation tarnished after an investigation went awry, Danny does his best not to draw attention to himself while he's on the inside. Unfortunately for Danny, the ringleaders of the local cage fighting circuit are determined to lure him into the ring by whatever means necessary. Enlisting the aid of a retired mixed martial arts champion named Irving, the reluctant contender concocts a scheme to destroy the fighting circuit from the inside, and finally reclaim his honor in the process. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2010  
R  
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A retired MMA fighter is lured back into the ring by a shady promoter seeking a big ticket brawl. Dalton Hunt (Tony Schiena) was the greatest fighter in the world when his career came to a sudden and tragic end. Subsequently abandoned by his family, Dalton retreats from the spotlight until a sleazy promoter presents him with an offer he can't refuse. The reigning champion has yet to encounter an opponent he can't pummel into submission, and Dalton may be just the man to teach him a little humility. But in order to get back into fighting shape, Dalton will endure a grueling training regimen under a mysterious coach who won't accept anything less than 100% dedication. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2007  
PG  
Determined to make a name for herself in the male dominated sport that recently claimed the life of her talented father, a female race car driver with a lead foot and love for speed punches the gas and never looks back in this family-oriented sports drama starring Mircea Monroe and Justin Guarini. Ever since she was just a young girl, Alex Johnstone (Monroe) knew that she was destined to become a true racing champion. But Alex's uncle Bill (Dwier Brown) is the man in charge of the local speedway, and there's no way he's going to lose another relative on the racetrack. As determined as Bill is to prevent his niece from crashing and burning, however, Alex is equally resolute in proving that she has what it takes to keep pace with the best male drivers around. Later, as Alex becomes involved with a professional racecar driver (Guarini) who has a reputation for always crossing the checkered flag first, the young girl's conflict proves much more complex than simple black and white. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Mircea MonroeJustin Guarini, (more)
 
2007  
R  
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The horror film Curse of Alcatraz concerns a group of scientists who are hired to solve an unusual murder at the legendary island prison. Eventually each member of the group realizes that whatever they were chasing has them trapped, and soon they must struggle for their very survival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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2007  
R  
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Two bumbling janitors stumble across a briefcase full of cash, only to blow the money on cars and clothes before discovering that it belonged to some dangerous gangsters. Given just one week to pay the sum back in full before the mob strikes back with a vengeance, the two hapless custodians scramble to raise some quick cash and avert disaster. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Kadeem HardisonGodfrey, (more)
 
2006  
 
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The crime film The Champagne Game follows the exploits of a group of female criminals who use their smarts and their sex appeal to pull off a series of heists that help fund their lavish lifestyle. As the authorities begin to close in on the women, they need to trust each other to survive. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Suri SeranoCandise Lakota, (more)
 
2006  
 
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A sexy trio of alluring college card sharks brings the high-stakes world of professional poker to its knees in director Daniel Zirilli's tense tale of three girls who risked it all to make their wildest dreams come true. Elle (Christina Morris), Pieti (Sheena Chou), and Brooke (Lacey Toups) may not seem like your typical high rollers, but these college geniuses possess more than enough smarts to make up for what they lack in skill and luck. Texas Hold 'Em is their game, and these girls aren't above using their brains, their beauty, and some high-tech surveillance equipment to sweep the tables. After causing a sizable wave in the San Diego poker scene, Elle, Pieti, and Brooke set their sights on Las Vegas, and the gambler's paradise of Rio de Janeiro as well. With Elle's decoy skills, Brooke's mathematical wizardry, and Pieti's technological know-how, there's no table in the world that can't be cracked by this skilled but scheming trio. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2006  
 
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When a powerful drug dealer is left wheelchair-bound by a bullet and his father is murdered by a vigilante detective, he is forced to choose between revenge and redemption in a gritty urban drama from director Daniel Zirilli. Hector Pinero (Danny Venegas) was the king of the streets before a heated gun battle left him without the use of his legs. To make matters even worse, Hector soon discovers that psychotic Detective Derose (Damon Whitaker) has taken the law into his own hands and killed Hector's father in cold blood. After tracking the renegade lawman down and engaging him in an intense firefight, Hector is thrown in prison on an "attempted murder" charge. When the day of his parole finally arrives, Hector is forced to choose between risking it all to settle the score, or simply walking away from the violence in search of a better life. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2005  
R  
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An ancient curse turns a reality-show treasure hunt into a battle against the forces of the undead in this direct-to-video frightener from filmmaker Daniel Zirilli. It's been 100 years since fearsome pirate Red Blood was savagely killed by island natives while attempting to steal their valuable treasure undetected, but his hold over the gold is as strong in death as it was in life. When a modern-day reality television producer picks the very same island as the setting for his pirate-themed television series, Red Blood returns from beyond the grave to lay claim to his booty. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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2005  
 
Memphis-based hardcore rap crew Three 6 Mafia star in this follow-up to their direct-to-video hit Three 6 Mafia: Choices. A pair of street hustlers (played by Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J and DJ Paul) are caught while in the midst of a robbery, and they spend the night behind bars. To their surprise, the thieves are approached the next morning by a pair of corrupt police detectives who are willing to make a deal with them -- the thieves get their freedom if they're willing to sell a large cache of drugs the cops need to unload. Three 6 Mafia: Choices II -- The Setup also features an original score by Three 6 Mafia and their crew. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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2004  
R  
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In this film based on a true story, a Latino hit man has a near death experience that changes his views on life. He quits the business and vows never to kill again until his own daughter is killed by her jealous boyfriend. He follows the killer to Mexico for the one last job that he has to take. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

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Starring:
Danny RomoRaul Julia, Jr., (more)
 
2003  
R  
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Everyone wants to get their hands on a valuable stash of narcotics in this gritty crime drama from writer/director Daniel Zirilli. Set on the mean streets of South Florida, Latin Kingz sees the cargo lost by its original owner and found by a band of local thugs. The small-timers think they've hit the motherload, but in the world of crime, nothing's that easy. Before long the smugglers show up to reclaim their goods by any means possible. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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2003  
R  
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An FBI agent teams up with the two daughters of a Texas sheriff to solve a series of murders that may have been committed by a 16th Century demon. Diablo, California was a peaceful town until the locals began dying in droves. When Sheriff Roberts Lopez discovers a mysterious box said to house an ancient incubus, the bloody mystery takes a supernatural turn. Together with Sheriff Lopez's daughters Mary and Dominique, FBI Agent Gil Vega races to cast the demon back into the darkness before any more lives are lost. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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1999  
R  
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A pair of childhood friends head toward a violent confrontation after taking different paths in life in this action-rama starring rappers Flesh-N-Bone, B-Real, AMG, and Rappin' 4-TAY. When one of the pair is jailed after participating in a botched bank robbery, his best friend escapes prosecution and becomes a DEA agent. As an assignation plot involving a corrupt narcotics agent and a feared mob boss comes into focus, the pair are soon drawn toward an explosive confrontation that will test both their friendship and their survival instincts. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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