Knife Fight Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 20, 2013

Knife Fight

Release Date: Friday, January 25, 2013 Limited

Director: Bill Guttentag

Starring: Rob Lowe • Jamie Chung • Julie Bowen • Jennifer Morrison • Eric McCormick

R Drama 1 hr, 40 m

2.83 / 5.0

52% WILL SEE 48% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: If a political candidate is personally flawed, but stands to make a positive difference in millions of lives, would you help him win? That question looms over the life of “true believer” Paul Turner (Rob Lowe), a savvy strategist sharply maneuvering politicians out of scandal and into public office. With the help of a bright young assistant (Jamie Chung) and a seedy operative (Richard Schiff), Turner spins every news cycle and a shrewd reporter (Julie Bowen) on behalf of his clients: a philandering Kentucky governor (Eric McCormick), a blackmailed California senator (David Harbour), and an idealistic doctor turned gubernatorial candidate (Carrie-Anne Moss). When the ugly side of Turner’s work begins to haunt him, he learns that even in the bloodiest of battles, sometimes you have to fight clean.

Drama Political

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Who stars in Knife Fight – Cast List

Rob Lowe
... Paul Turner

St. Elmo’s Fire, The Third Parent
Jamie Chung
Big Hero 6, The Hangover Part II
J
Julie Bowen
Happy Gilmore 2, Totally Killer
J
Jennifer Morrison
... Angela

Warrior, Grind
E
Eric McCormick
C
Carrie-Anne Moss
Brain On Fire, The Matrix Resurrections

Who is making Knife Fight – Crew List

A look at Knife Fight behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bill Guttentag last helmed Rule Breakers and Live!. The film's writer Bill Guttentag last penned Live!.

Director: Bill Guttentag
Screenwriters: Bill Guttentag
Chris Lehane
Producers: Catherine Davila
Daniel Davila

Studios: IFC Films
Production Company: Divisadero Pictures

Production – What we know about the Knife Fight

Key Facts

Two-time Academy Award-winning director Bill Guttentag teamed with renowned political consultant Chris Lehane to create this political story for the new century.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2012

Completed

Changed Knife Fight movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is scheduled to start June 2011 in San Francisco and producers are eyeing an October 2012 release date.

May 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some sexual content/nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 40 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Knife Fight Trailers and Clips

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Knife Fight Release Date: When was the film released?

Knife Fight was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 25 , 2013. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Parker, Movie 43 and Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. As a limited release, Knife Fight was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.