Showdown at the Grand

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Showdown at the Grand
Directed by Orson Oblowitz
Screenplay byOrson Oblowitz
Produced by
Starring Terrence Howard
John Savage
Amanda Righetti
Dolph Lundgren
Production
companies
Christian de Gallegos Films
Benaroya Pictures
Distributed by Shout! Studios
Release date
  • November 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$ 3.7 million

Showdown at the Grand is a 2023 American action comedy film written and directed by Orson Oblowitz and starring Terrence Howard, John Savage, Amanda Righetti and Dolph Lundgren.

Contents

Cast

Production

In November 2022, it was announced that Shout! Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the film, which was then titled Showdown at the Odessa. [2]

Release

The film was released in theaters and on VOD on November 3, 2023. [1] [3] The film also had a special screening in Memphis, Tennessee on November 8, 2023, in which Howard served as a host. [4]

Reception

The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews. [5]

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References

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