Fighting

Fighting

Some dreams are worth the fight.

PG-13 2009 · 105 min · ★ 6.0 · Action, Crime, Romance, Drama

Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

Directed by Dito Montiel · Written by Robert Munic

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