• Genre: Drama
• Themes: Boxers
• Director: Lee Stanley
• Main Cast: Carman, Michael Nouri, Patricia Manterola, Jed Allan
• Release Year: 2001
• Country: US
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• MPAA Rating: PG13

Plot

A feature debut for Emmy-winning TV director Lee Stanley, this film centers around the wheeling and dealing lifestyle of the world of boxing. Christian pop singer Carman stars as Orlando Leone, a former cruiserweight champ who now works as a security guard for a hotel and runs a youth center. One night on the job at the hotel, he assists in a complaint regarding noise and disruption, which happens to be occupied by the current cruiserweight champion. A local boxing promoter hears of the conflict and decides it is the perfect opportunity to get Orlando back into the ring. Through blackmail, Orlando is faced with returning to his old milieu, where he must face the current champion no matter what. Carman: The Champion, released by independent Christian company 8X Entertainment, also features Michael Nouri and Patricia Manterola. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide

Cast

• Carman - Orlando Leone
• Michael Nouri - Freddie
• Patricia Manterola - Allia
• Jed Allan - Laracco

Betty Carvalho - Geneva; Jay Arlen Jones - Johnny; Bill Boggs - Himself

Credit

Carman - Screen Story; Carman - Screenwriter; Lee Stanley - Director; Lee Stanley - Screenwriter; Harry Manfredini - Composer (Music Score); Lawrence Mortorff - Producer; Gary M. Bettman - Producer; Jyl Moder - Costume Designer; Nanci B. Roberts - Production Designer; David Waelder - Sound/Sound Designer; Steve Adcock - Cinematographer; Tony Cinciripini - Screenwriter; Matthew Crouch - Producer; Paul Crouch - Executive Producer; Stephan Blinn - Associate Producer; Susan McGuire - First Assistant Director; Lee Stanley - Director; Lee Stanley - Screenwriter