The Last Champion

2020 American film
  • December 8, 2020 (2020-12-08)
Running time
122 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

The Last Champion is a 2020 American sports drama film directed by Glenn Withrow and starring Cole Hauser.[1][2][3][4]

Cast

  • Cole Hauser as John Wright
  • Sean H. Scully as Michael Miller
  • Hallie Todd as Melinda Miller
  • Randall Batinkoff as Bobby Baker
  • Peter Onorati as Frank Stevens
  • Annika Marks as Elizabeth Barnes
  • Bob McCracken as Pastor Barnes
  • Taylor Dearden as Joanna Miller
  • Casey Moss as Scott Baker

Production

Hauser's casting was announced in December 2016.[5]

The film was shot in Idaho and Washington.[6] Filming occurred in Garfield, Washington.[7] Filming also occurred in the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas.[8]

Release

The film was released on digital platforms on December 8, 2020.[9]

Reception

Michael Foust of Crosswalk.com gave the film both the entertainment rating and family friendly rating a 4 out of 5.[10]

References

  1. ^ Klett, Leah MarieAnn (December 12, 2020). "Cole Hauser, 'The Last Champion' star, discusses power of redemption". The Christian Post. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  2. ^ Quizon, Justin (December 8, 2020). "Cole Hauser Interview: The Last Champion". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  3. ^ Holt, Forrest (December 10, 2020). "New Indie Wrestling Film 'The Last Champion' Offers Familiar Inland Northwest Sights". Northwest Public Radio. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  4. ^ "Cole Hauser & Hallie Todd Talk New Drama 'The Last Champion'". WFLA-TV. December 8, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  5. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 21, 2016). "Cole Hauser To Star In Indie Drama 'The Last Champion'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Rispens, Skylar (November 24, 2020). "From stand-in to on screen: Great Falls' Olivia Longin to make film debut in 'The Last Champion'". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  7. ^ Morris, George (December 10, 2020). "Heard of Redburn Street Pictures? It's a family making movies in town; check out 'The Last Champion'". The Advocate. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  8. ^ Addison, Brandi (December 10, 2020). "Allen residents may be able to see themselves in the new film 'The Last Champion'". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  9. ^ Gemmill, Allie (November 17, 2020). "Exclusive: 'The Last Champion' Trailer Sees Cole Hauser as a Former Wrestling Star Seeking Redemption". Collider. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Foust, Michael (December 17, 2020). "4 Things to Know about The Last Champion, the Inspiring Family Film about Second Chances". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
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