Sometimes a Hero
A former gang member finds the tempting allure of crime too difficult to resist in this crime thriller from director Jalal Merhi. Falling on hard times financially and facing increasing pressure from his former gang mates, Jimmy Coy (Josh Barker) agrees to a contract from crime boss Arthur Hallam (Paul Coufos) that involves the destruction of a local ice skating facility. Although the mission initially appears to be going as planned, it soon encounters a roadblock when Jimmy falls for beautiful skating coach Cassandra Diaz (Christina Cox). As their relationship develops and Cassandra begins to confide in Jimmy, the conflicted gangster takes pity on the girl when she reveals that her stepfather Leon (Patrick Philips) is abusive. Following a violent argument between Leon and Cassandra's mother Stella Joan Kennedy, Jimmy discovers a hidden link between Leon and Hallam More
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Jalal Merhi Director · Glen G. Doyle Writer
United States release March 18, 2003 · Produced in Canada
Production
Film One Productions
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Canada
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Original language
English
Release dates
United States · March 18, 2003
Physical · CERTIFICATE #: 39244 Rated R for violence and some language.
Canada
December 2, 2003 · Physical
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