Fighting Words
Synopsis
An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work. She wants him to enter the Los Angeles Poetron, a contest where poetry is read competitively. Jake rejects the idea because he believes poetry is an art and not a competition. But the beautiful Marni sways Jake—it’s love at first sight.
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Fighting Words - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-08
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C. Thomas Howell
David Settles
Cristina Maxwell
Lucy
Fred Williamson
Gabriel
Val Lauren
Etch-A-Sketch
Michael Parks
Benny the Heckler
Fred Willard
Longfellow
Jeff Stearns
Jake Thompson
Tara D'Agostino
Marni Elliot
Crew Hamilton
Jonesy
James Dalesandro
Mr. Berto
Jen Dede
Lisa
Edward Albert
Marc
James Parks
Fresno Pete
Vanessa Dorman
Shelly Lancaster
Joe Restivo
Millhouse
Amir Talai
Ralph
E. Paul Edwards
Marcus
Dominic Comperatore
Alan
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Paul Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Paul Edwards
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Fighting Words
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Fighting Words Productions LLC, Poet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Paul Edwards
E. Paul Edwards
Charles Bernstein
Anthony Bozanich, Alan Roberts
E. Paul Edwards, Alan Roberts, Robert Zaytoun
Department Leadership Roster
E. Paul Edwards
Director
E. Paul Edwards
Writer
Alan Roberts
Producer
Anthony Bozanich
Editor
Alan Roberts
Editor
Bryce Holtshousen
Production Design
Kat Murphy
Costume Design
Joe Perez
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Fighting Words about?
An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work. She wants him to enter the Los Angeles Poetron, a contest where poetry is read competitively. Jake rejects the idea because he believes poetry is an art and not a competition. But the beautiful Marni sways Jake—it’s love at first sight.
Who directed Fighting Words?
Fighting Words was directed by E. Paul Edwards.
Who stars in Fighting Words?
The principal cast of Fighting Words includes C. Thomas Howell, Cristina Maxwell, Fred Williamson, Val Lauren, Michael Parks.
When was Fighting Words released and how long is it?
Fighting Words was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Fighting Words?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighting Words was composed by Charles Bernstein.