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Crank: High Voltage (2009)

Posted in: Film Database
By Paul Heath
Nov 20, 2008 - 6:37:30 PM

Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart
Release Date: April 17, 2009
Studio: Lionsgate
Director: Neveldine/Taylor
Screenwriter: Neveldine/Taylor
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Plot: 

In this high-octane sequel, hitman Chev Chelios’ (Statham) launches himself on an electrifying chase through Los Angeles in pursuit of the Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart. CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE is written and directed by Neveldine/Taylor, the duo behind the 2006 hit film CRANK, and the upcoming GAME starring Gerard Butler.

Jason Statham (THE TRANSPORTER, THE BANK JOB) returns to star as hitman Chev Chelios. Reprising their roles from the 2006 original are Amy Smart (ROAD TRIP, the upcoming MIRRORS) as Eve, Dwight Yoakam (SLING BLADE) as Doc Miles, and Efren Ramirez (NAPOLEON DYNAMITE) as Venus. Rounding out the cast are Clifton Collins Jr. (CAPOTE, the upcoming STAR TREK prequel) and Bai Ling (RED CORNER, the upcoming LOVE RANCH).

Lakeshore Entertainment’s Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Skip Williamson and Richard Wright are producing the film, with David Rubin serving as executive producer.

Brandon Trost (the upcoming PULSE 2) is the film's director of photography; Jerry Fleming (CRANK, the upcoming GAME) is the production designer; and Dayna Pink (TENACIOUS D IN THE PICK OF DESTINY) is the costume designer.

CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE is being shot entirely in Los Angeles.

CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE is released in North America through Lionsgate, and internationally via Lakeshore Entertainment.


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