The Condemned (2007) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

WWE superstar "Stone Cold" Steve Austin stars as a death row inmate who gets a rare second shot at life in director Scott Wiper's adrenaline-charged action thriller. Jack Conrad (Austin) is a dangerous convict currently awaiting execution in a corrupt Central American prison. "Purchased" by a wealthy television producer and transported to a deserted island, the formidable inmate is offered the opportunity to avoid capital punishment and win back his freedom by fighting to the death against nine other condemned criminals in an illegal game to be broadcast uncensored over the Internet. Rick Hoffman and Vinnie Jones co-star in a brutal battle royal of non-stop carnage. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
04/27/2007
DVD Release Date:
09/18/2007
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for pervasive strong brutal violence, and for language.
Run Time:
113 min.
Distributor(s):
Lionsgate
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Race Against Time, Miscarriage of Justice
Tone:
Confrontational, Forceful, Menacing, Tense
Keywords:
Internet, convict, inmate, reality-television
Country of Origin:
USA (04-27-2007)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD