Countdown (2016 film)
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| Directed by | John Stockwell |
| Produced by | Michael J. Luisi |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate Films |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Countdown (originally known as 6:42) is a 2016 American action film starring Kane, Katharine Isabelle and Dolph Ziggler in his feature film debut. The film is directed by John Stockwell[1] and written by Richard Wenk and Michael Finch[2]; produced by WWE Studios and will be released direct-to-video by Lionsgate on April 5, 2016.
Plot
After a maniacal criminal kidnaps a child and attaches explosives to him, Ray Fitzpatrick, a narcotics cop recently back on duty after a suspension receives a package at the station which leads to a website that shows a madman holding a kid hostage. The kid, however, has explosives strapped to his body. The criminal demands a $2 million ransom, which is then set up by Lt. Cronin, who makes Ray the bagman. When things go for the worst, Ray shoots and kills the madman before he sets the explosives off. With a remaining 6 hours and 49 minutes left, Ray teams up with Internal Affairs agent Julia Baker to locate the lair where the child is hidden before it's too late.[3]
Cast
- Dolph Ziggler as Ray Fitzpatrick
- Kane as Lt. Cronin
- Katharine Isabelle as Julia Baker
- Rusev as himself (cameo)[1]
- Lana as herself (cameo) [1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Kane and Dolph Ziggler bring the heat in new action-thriller film 'Countdown'". WWE. February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ↑ "WWE’s Countdown Arrives in April". February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Countdown: DVD Cover and Pre-Order Information". February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
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