Two Fists, One Heart
Seen it?2009 | 105 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and action fans. If you loved Bull Durham or The Color of Money, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
This is a contemporary story set in Perth Western Australia . Anthony Argo is a young Italian/Australian boxer, being pushed to the limit by his Sicilian father-trainer, Joe,. Joe wants Anthony to achieve the success in the ring that he was denied as a young man. When Anthony meets Kate, he begins to see his life - and the role violence - in a different light.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$9 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shawn Seet
- Daniel AmalmAnthony Argo
- Ennio FantastichiniJoe Argo
- Jessica MaraisKate
- Rai FazioNico
- Costas KiliasCosta Akidis
- Paul PantanoTheo
- Tim MinchinTom
- Rosemary LenzoConcetta
- Louisa MignoneFrancesca
- Mark CasamentoSandro