Chase (2019 film)

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Chase
Directed byMichael Matteo Rossi
Written byMichael Matteo Rossi
Produced by
  • Jane Badler
  • Katrina Nelson
  • Michael Matteo Rossi
  • Rob Niter
StarringDamien Puckler
CinematographyJason Weary
Edited byGehrig Burnett Jr.
Music bySalil Bhayani
Release date
  • May 14, 2019 (2019-05-14)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Chase is a 2019 American action thriller film directed and written by Michael Matteo Rossi. [1] [2] The film stars Damien Puckler, Aries Spears, Richard Riehle, Oghenekaro Itene, Jessica Morris, Simeon Panda, Rob Niter and Skye Townsend. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Plot

Chase, a muscular hitman, must prove his loyalty to his mentor and best friend, while his girlfriend wants to leave the business behind them.

Cast

Awards

Chase won the Best Action Film Award at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival. [7]

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