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Fighting Words

IMDb ID: tt0354578 · Year: 2010 · Rating: 4.6 (300 votes)

Genres: Drama · Romance

Sometimes we fight with fists and sometimes we kill with words.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesAustralia: Fighting Words
Canada: Fighting Words (English)
United Kingdom: Fighting Words
Ireland: Fighting Words (English)
India: Fighting Words (English)
New Zealand: Fighting Words (English)
United States: Fighting Words
South Africa: Fighting Words (English)
Turkey: Sokak Şairi (Turkish, new title)
United States: Street Poet (reissue title)
Street Poet
Content RatingRRelease Date2010-03-02Runtime87 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews3Critic Reviews7Countries / RegionsUnited StatesLanguagesEnglishKeywordsnight
fight
slam
poetry
urban setting
Filming LocationsLos Angeles, California, USAProduction CompaniesFighting Words Productions LLC
Poet
Official SitesOfficial Website - http://www.fightingwordsmovie.com/IMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354578/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/03/tt0354578.jpgUpdated At2025-04-29T10:52:31

Stars

C. Thomas Howell
Cristina Maxwell
Fred Williamson
Val Lauren
Michael Parks
Crew Hamilton
Fred Willard
Jeff Stearns
Jen Dede
Edward Albert

Directors

E. Paul Edwards

Writers

E. Paul Edwards

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: C. Thomas Howell | Character: David
Actor: Cristina Maxwell | Character: Lucy
Actor: Fred Williamson | Character: Gabriel
Actor: Val Lauren | Character: Etch-A-Sketch
Actor: Michael Parks | Character: Benny
Actor: Crew Hamilton | Character: Jonesy
Actor: Fred Willard | Character: Longfellow
Actor: Jeff Stearns | Character: Jake
Actor: Jen Dede | Character: Lisa
Actor: Edward Albert | Character: Marc
Actor: James Parks | Character: Fresno Pete
Actor: Vanessa Dorman | Character: Shelly Lancaster
Actor: Tara D'Agostino | Character: Marni
Actor: Joe Restivo | Character: Millhouse
Actor: Amir Talai | Character: Ralph
Actor: E. Paul Edwards | Character: Marcus
Actor: Dominic Comperatore | Character: Alan
Actor: Tucker Smallwood | Character: Franklin
Actor: Sabree | Character: Jonetta
Actor: Justin Urich | Character: Chrome Harley
Actor: Susan Han | Character: Slam
Actor: Tammy Caplan | Character: Angie
Actor: Jerry Quickley | Character: Jerry
Actor: Judy Ben-Asher | Character: Self Love Sarah
Actor: Bridget Gray | Character: Bridget
Actor: Rives | Character: Self
Actor: King Mustafa Obafemi | Character: Leopold
Actor: Andrea Helene | Character: Mouse
Actor: Marita de Lara | Character: Thunder Woman
Actor: A. Barrett Worland | Character: Teezer
Actor: James Dalesandro | Character: Mr. Berto
Actor: Marcus A. York | Character: Big Al
Actor: Spencer Ryan | Character: Booker
Actor: Cledia Barsottelli | Character: Bartender
Actor: Jacob Edwards | Character: Young Jake
Actor: Jeanne Elfant Festa | Character: Mrs. Thompson
Actor: Jade Hykush | Character: Poet
Actor: Javon Johnson | Character: Self
Actor: April Jones | Character: Poet
Actor: Mark Westerdale | Character: Audience member
Actor: Cory Williams | Character: Judge Jackson
Actor: David Zimmerman | Character: The Unknown Poet
Actor: Cher Scarlett | Character: Audience Member
Actor: Joseph DeVito | Character: Motorcycle Gang
Actor: Winston Engle | Character: Audience Member

[Directors Group]
Name: E. Paul Edwards | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: E. Paul Edwards | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: E. Paul Edwards | Role: Producer
Name: Paul Ferguson | Role: Producer
Name: Randolph Kret | Role: Producer
Name: Pierre Lorillard | Role: Producer
Name: Alan Roberts | Role: Producer
Name: Patrick S. Young | Role: Producer
Name: Robert Zaytoun | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Charles Bernstein | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Robert Hayes | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Anthony Bozanich | Role: Editor
Name: Alan Roberts | Role: Editor

[Casting Group]
Name: Edmund Gaynes | Role: Casting Director
Name: David Zimmerman | Role: Casting Director

[Production Design Group]
Name: Bryce Holtshousen | Role: Production Designer

[Set Decoration Group]
Name: Melissa Givens | Role: Set Decorator

[Costume Design Group]
Name: Kat Murphy | Role: Costume Designer

[Makeup Department]
Name: Siobhan Carmody | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Roxxi Dott | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Shaya Goldhaber | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Salina McClelland | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Margy McPherson | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Clarens Monroy | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Debbie Peiser | Role: Makeup Department

[Production Management]
Name: Anthony Bozanich | Role: Production Manager
Name: Tara L. Craig | Role: Production Manager

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Annette Hobday | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Claire Thorne | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Martin Veselich | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Art Department]
Name: Brolin Howe | Role: Art Department
Name: Sarah Kjoberg | Role: Art Department
Name: Nicolas Plotquin | Role: Art Department
Name: Natalie Rhooms | Role: Art Department

[Sound Department]
Name: Charles D. Ballard | Role: Sound Department
Name: Alexander Gruzdev | Role: Sound Department
Name: Dennis C. Salcedo | Role: Sound Department

[Stunts]
Name: Joe Perez | Role: Stunts

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Anthony Bertola | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Chris Buchakjian | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Thomas Conley | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Ruben Diaz | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Suzanne England | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Amos James | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Scott MacDonald | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: William Russell | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Aaron Schulte | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Michael Steffen | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rick Tucker | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Alpheus Underhill | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Mark Wells | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jake Werner | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Joseph Wickner | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[Costume and Wardrobe Department]
Name: Gina Hewer | Role: Costume Department
Name: Phyliss W. Robins | Role: Costume Department
Name: Josephine Salvador | Role: Costume Department

[Editorial Department]
Name: Ben Simoff | Role: Editorial Department

[Location Management]
Name: Justin W. Hill | Role: Location Management
Name: Eric Persons | Role: Location Management

[Production Department]
Name: Hillary Sloane Casper | Role: Production Department
Name: Derek Elz | Role: Production Department
Name: Jeanette Guaman | Role: Production Department
Name: Laurie Kamiel | Role: Production Department
Name: Jonathan Mascitelli | Role: Production Department
Name: Peter Song | Role: Production Department
Name: Joshua Spector | Role: Production Department
Name: Emily Thorne | Role: Production Department
Name: Richard A. Zwelling | Role: Production Department

[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: Beth Multer | Role: Script and Continuity Department

[Transportation Department]
Name: Paul Feddersen | Role: Transportation Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Steve Gurklys | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Mark Litwak | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Kathy Nawabi | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Stacy Porter | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Harley Schultz | Role: Additional Crew

Trailers

Fighting Words: Street Poet Release | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1233035545/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi1233035545/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1563888752132.mp4?Expires=1788346238&Signature=KbSYzDqx399NoB07-6ZeD9OqtHp4mjt09JZ4BaZ2qXV8Xe1YLKtWlnw4r0QRim7bWFMOoN8p2qB~q2yRoxVW3kJ7k0gej-Q6TFF7Wbu2hpZUzLdePuNsiPkyM17ohLtVScjzsH~LZMcyW5XCty7PhYG1DzmBTiExs1k~r~WA8pe8oxacENzXbDkrJGnLfEJ9P4PCZuIf3lNvvKwWn~8E8hkS8okJPDQEkp5~rptVEvuriAnuohBvU7UBtGGaVVRheTQ0gUUGmo6GLj6p1EbyCAvow8LrDIDsJqzzrk57DJTcpKZ2uxs4187Cs5p0GC2YlMOEXABMsUacHxGd2ZLPXw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA
Fighting Words | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi887620633/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi887620633/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1564479661196.mp4?Expires=1788346238&Signature=sf2aVJp9BYehTg164sXcoT1kQgAnOwP~2BK3dhT1KnDqPW01hPMgLvF9rIDZsRJOjqACe7bNqZMbLHTGR53~IgDmGMf3RSKoduA4m9pxGGdXpbcdsEIT2pN26cHdh8sxTFwIFjmcBS2K97q-5k~tTZFF1OvCEXhzXFQ9e3i4z16Zs4KLyKjeIyEN8F3vUeLCIl7j4fH5q5yM~ozQOtyhLK1jTVwDc-M0zz3dkiNsLMeidx1aAqpwX~h3dx3VAg3qKQTGzC5QTiTLPG6UCme7IYGipbh-v5LmLTd1hhj414m3wsA0BdW-I4Jt-A-ByqHf1gU1IPetlGEsXHbC8uMgmw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA

Release Schedule

Canada: November 17, 2006
Mexico: November 17, 2006
United Kingdom: December 25, 2006
United States: April 6, 2007 (limited)
Dominican Republic: October 16, 2007 (DVD premiere)
United States: March 2, 2010

Awards

No awards or nominations listed on IMDb.

Box Office

Domestic: USD 35688
Period: Aug 3 – 5, 2007 | Rank: 88 | Weeks in release: 18 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 35081 | Interval gross: USD 1034 | Per theater average: USD 1034
Period: Jul 27 – 29, 2007 | Rank: 107 | Weeks in release: 17 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 34047 | Interval gross: USD 646 | Per theater average: USD 646
Period: Jul 20 – 22, 2007 | Rank: 90 | Weeks in release: 16 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 32699 | Interval gross: USD 1434 | Per theater average: USD 1434
Period: Jul 13 – 15, 2007 | Rank: 59 | Weeks in release: 15 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 30481 | Interval gross: USD 6780 | Per theater average: USD 6780
Period: Apr 27 – 29, 2007 | Rank: 109 | Weeks in release: 4 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 23195 | Interval gross: USD 1503 | Per theater average: USD 1503
Period: Apr 20 – 22, 2007 | Rank: 105 | Weeks in release: 3 | Theaters: 1 | Gross to date: USD 20474 | Interval gross: USD 1574 | Per theater average: USD 1574
Period: Apr 13 – 15, 2007 | Rank: 85 | Weeks in release: 2 | Theaters: 3 | Gross to date: USD 17088 | Interval gross: USD 4749 | Per theater average: USD 1583
Period: Apr 6 – 8, 2007 | Rank: 69 | Weeks in release: 1 | Theaters: 3 | Gross to date: USD 9753 | Interval gross: USD 9753 | Per theater average: USD 3251