Fighting Words (2006)
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.
Director: E. Paul Edwards
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: December 25, 2006
Cast
- C. Thomas Howell - David Settles
- Cristina Maxwell - Lucy
- Fred Williamson - Gabriel
- Val Lauren - Etch-A-Sketch
- Michael Parks - Benny the Heckler
- Fred Willard - Longfellow
- Jeff Stearns - Jake Thompson
- Tara D'Agostino - Marni Elliot
- Crew Hamilton - Jonesy
- James Dalesandro - Mr. Berto
Screenplay
Music: Charles Bernstein
Editing: Anthony Bozanich, Alan Roberts
Production: Fighting Words Productions LLC, Poet
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Original Language: en
Keywords
poetry slam
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fighting Words about?
- 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.
- Who directed Fighting Words?
- Fighting Words was directed by E. Paul Edwards.
- Who stars in Fighting Words?
- Fighting Words stars C. Thomas Howell, Cristina Maxwell, Fred Williamson, Val Lauren, Michael Parks, Fred Willard.
- How long is Fighting Words?
- Fighting Words has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Fighting Words?
- Fighting Words is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Fighting Words?
- Fighting Words had a budget of $3M.
- Where was Fighting Words produced?
- Fighting Words was produced in United States of America.