The Holy Man

The Holy Man

Very little is as it seems.

PG-13 2016 · 83 min · ★ 1.0 · Action, Drama

This is the story of a man who is fighting for more than just a world boxing championship.

Directed by Javier Calderon · Written by Javier Calderon

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Charlton Barton Gymmie Quickly McGwiggly
Salvador Benavides Flower Vendor
David Bickford Business Man
Hiwa Bourne Michelle
Troy Brenna 'Big' Ben Jaworski
Ezra Buzzington Homeless Digger Otis
Javier Calderon Xander Cohen
Sofie Calderon Celia
Cocco Homeless Man's Dog
Patrick Cramer Toast Giver
Victoria De Mare Jaqueline Cohen
Edward Rodrigo Diaz Mac

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