Bobcat Moretti

Drama film by Rob Margolies
  • Rob Margolies
Starring
  • Tim Realbuto
  • Vivica A. Fox
  • Taryn Manning
  • Coolio
  • Matt Peters
  • Sally Kirkland
CinematographyAndressa CordeiroEdited byTaylor BruskyMusic byIlan Rubin
Production
company
Different Duck Films
Distributed byStonecutter Media
Release dates
  • October 27, 2022 (2022-10-27) (Orlando Film Festival)
  • August 4, 2023 (2023-08-04) (U.S.)
Running time
96 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBudget$300,000[1]

Bobcat Moretti is a 2022 American independent sports drama film directed by Rob Margolies and written by Margolies and Tim Realbuto. The film stars off-Broadway actor Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti, a obese with multiple sclerosis, who is struggling to cope with personal tragedy and tries to become a boxer as his late father was. The film also starred Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Coolio, Matt Peters, and Sally Kirkland.[2][3] Filming began in late 2020 and wrapped in July 2021.[4] Realbuto lost 154 pounds (70 kg) during the filming.[5][6]

Bobcat Moretti premiered at the 2022 Orlando Film Festival receiving nominations for Best Film, Best Actor (Realbuto) and Best Actress (Fox).[7] It had a limited theatrical release on August 4, 2023.[8]

Cast

  • Tim Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti
  • Vivica A. Fox as Joanne 'Jo' Wallis
  • Taryn Manning as Debra Moretti
  • Coolio as Coolio
  • Matt Peters as Charlie Moretti
  • Sally Kirkland as Helene Moretti
  • Louis Mustillo as Carmine
  • Jay Hieron as Tony Pinto
  • Matt McCoy as Dr. Shaw
  • Mindy Sterling as Jean
  • Sheria Irving as Lacey 'Boots' Harris
  • Carl McDowell as Clarence
  • Erik Potempa as Nate Moretti
  • Erin Leddy as Katharine Moretti
  • Jaxon Goldenberg as Danny Moretti

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Bobcat Moretti". Dallas Observer. March 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 25, 2020). "Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning Among Cast To Join Boxing Story 'Bobcat Moretti'".
  3. ^ "Actor Tim Realbuto Transforms in 'Bobcat Moretti': A Tale of Extraordinary Journey - INDIEWRAP". June 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Major, Michael. "Tim Realbuto Makes Cinema History in Upcoming BOBCAT MORETTI". BroadwayWorld.com.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 11, 2022). "How Actor Tim Realbuto Lost A Record 154 lbs For Boxing Movie 'Bobcat Moretti'; First Trailer Released For Pic Also Starring Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning".
  6. ^ Rogers, Nick (August 2, 2023). "Bobcat Moretti". Midwest Film Journal.
  7. ^ "Orlando Film Festival (2022)". IMDb.
  8. ^ a b "Bobcat Moretti | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. August 4, 2023.
  • Bobcat Moretti at IMDb