Fighting Words(2006)
Fighting Words Synopsis
An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work. She wants him to enter the Los Angeles Poetron, a contest where poetry is read competitively. Jake rejects the idea because he believes poetry is an art and not a competition. But the beautiful Marni sways Jake—it’s love at first sight.
Fighting Words (2006) is a drama and romance film directed by E. Paul Edwards, released on December 25, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars C. Thomas Howell, Cristina Maxwell, Fred Williamson and Val Lauren. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- E. Paul Edwards
- Writers:
- E. Paul Edwards
- Producers:
- Alan Roberts
- Production:
- Fighting Words Productions LLC, Poet
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Fighting Words (2006) Trailer
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Fighting Words Cast & Crew
Main cast
C. Thomas Howell
as David Settles
Cristina Maxwell
as Lucy
Fred Williamson
as Gabriel
Val Lauren
as Etch-A-Sketch
Michael Parks
as Benny the Heckler
Fred Willard
as Longfellow
Jeff Stearns
as Jake Thompson
- Tara D'Agostino
Tara D'Agostino
as Marni Elliot
- Crew Hamilton
Crew Hamilton
as Jonesy
- James Dalesandro
James Dalesandro
as Mr. Berto
- Jen Dede
Jen Dede
as Lisa
Edward Albert
as Marc
Key crew
Directed by E. Paul Edwards, written by E. Paul Edwards, produced by Alan Roberts.
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Fighting Words Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Fighting Words – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Fighting Words?
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The main cast of Fighting Words (2006) includes C. Thomas Howell, Cristina Maxwell, Fred Williamson, Val Lauren and Michael Parks. The film was directed by E. Paul Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fighting Words released?
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Fighting Words was released on December 25, 2006 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Fighting Words worth watching?
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Fighting Words (2006) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fighting Words?
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