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Directed by | Mel Damski |
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Written by | John Posey |
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Music by | James A. Johnston |
Cinematography | Kenneth Zunder |
Edited by | Mitch Stanley |
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Samuel Goldwyn Films (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) |
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107 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $5 million |
Box office | $200,393 |
Legendary is a 2010 drama film directed by Mel Damski. The film stars Devon Graye as a high school wrestler, in a cast that features John Cena, Patricia Clarkson, Danny Glover, Madeleine Martin, and Tyler Posey. The film was released on September 10, 2010.
After being bullied, book-smart (but not street-wise) teenager Cal Chetley (Devon Graye), joins his Oklahoma high school's wrestling team, seeing it also as a way to reunite with his estranged and wayward brother, Mike (John Cena). His mother, Sharon (Patricia Clarkson), is not initially supportive of Cal's decision, especially when she discovers that Mike is secretly coaching Cal after she gets a call from Mike Chetley's jail cell. She has been away and without contact of her older son, Mike, for over 10 years, but copes and watches yet another family male become legendary.
WWE Studios produced the film alongside Samuel Goldwyn Films. Filming took place at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School in Kenner, Louisiana in December 2009.
Although no official soundtrack was released, the following songs appeared in the movie:
The orchestral score, written, and composed by James A Johnston, is available on iTunes.
The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 28, 2010. The DVD is being sold exclusively at Walmart and the Blu-ray exclusively at Best Buy.
Critics received the film poorly according to Rotten Tomatoes, with a rating of only 17% based on 42 reviews.