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The Bad Penny

Synopsis

Six years ago Jack "The Ripper" Stemmons, an American boxer had his career destroyed by a St. Louis bookie. After Jack seeks revenge he is forced into hiding. Jack disappears half way around the world in Thailand. There he falls victim to the addictive spell of Bangkok's exotic and dangerous underworld. Eventually he finds solace in the arms of a beautiful prostitute who has been set in his path by a Russian gangster in order to get Jack back in the ring, This time in Bangkok's notorious underground fight clubs. No matter how hard Jack tries to distance himself from his past, it always hunts him down like a Bad Penny. When a mysterious fight fan appears, it's only a matter of time before Jack's past, present and future accelerate and collide into a twisted climax.

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The Bad Penny aka Bangkok Bound Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 9, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Todd Bellanca
Screenplay & Story
Sasha Levinson, Todd Bellanca
Original Title
The Bad Penny
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
Tabcum Entertainment, Sanguine Smart

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Todd Bellanca

Screenplay & Story

Sasha Levinson, Todd Bellanca

Department Leadership Roster

Todd Bellanca

Director

Sasha Levinson

Writer

Todd Bellanca

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Bad Penny.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Penny

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Bad Penny about?

Six years ago Jack "The Ripper" Stemmons, an American boxer had his career destroyed by a St. Louis bookie. After Jack seeks revenge he is forced into hiding. Jack disappears half way around the world in Thailand. There he falls victim to the addictive spell of Bangkok's exotic and dangerous underworld. Eventually he finds solace in the arms of a beautiful prostitute who has been set in his path by a Russian gangster in order to get Jack back in the ring, This time in Bangkok's notorious underground fight clubs. No matter how hard Jack tries to distance himself from his past, it always hunts him down like a Bad Penny. When a mysterious fight fan appears, it's only a matter of time before Jack's past, present and future accelerate and collide into a twisted climax.

Who directed The Bad Penny?

The Bad Penny was directed by Todd Bellanca.

Who stars in The Bad Penny?

The principal cast of The Bad Penny includes Casey T. Evans, Tom Arnold, Nick Faltas, Lara Phillips, Josh Randall.

When was The Bad Penny released and how long is it?

The Bad Penny was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bad Penny?

The Bad Penny holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).