Main Cast: Chuck Norris, Daniel Bernhardt, Bernie Kopell, Todd Jensen, Curt Lowens, Tracy Scoggins, Marshall Teague
Release Year: 2005
Country: US
Run Time: 92 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Plot
In the aftermath of a daring rescue mission gone bad, a guilt-ridden detective vows to rescue a diamond cutter from the clutches of a murderous thief in this pulse-pounding action thriller starring silver screen icon Chuck Norris. John Shepherd (Norris) is a cop with a complex. In the days following his failed rescue of an endangered diamond cutter being held hostage, Shepherd vows to make good on his mission and enlists the help of the elderly cutter's niece, Elizabeth, in bringing home her uncle safely. In order to fulfill his mission though, Shepherd will have to learn the secrets of the cutter's past. Upon learning that the cutter had perfected his skills during his harrowing tenure at an Auschwitz prison, Shepherd begins uncovering the clues that will be vital to the success of his dangerous mission. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
The Cutters formed in the mid-'90s when four college-age Midwesterners (guitarist/vocalist Tommy Berry, drummer Pete Wilhoit, bass player Rob Calder, and keyboard player Bill Maki) got together to share their affinity for technically strong, but evocative rock music. After an early version of the group ditched their cover tunes and the lineup was solidified, the Cutters started working up some songs of their own, finding out that their local audience was surprisingly hip to the new selections. Eventually, CMC International became interested in the group and after a brief courtship, the Cutters were signed to the label. This particular signing was actually quite notable as the Cutters were the first new artists to join the CMC roster. Up until that point, CMC specialized only in former platinum hard rock acts at the tail-end of their career. For this reason, the Cutters debut was given a little extra publicity, which was needed considering the marginal marketing position and experience of their record label. Artistically, the group's 1999 debut, Sonic Wave Love, was a success. The disc clearly demonstrated the Cutters' pure musicianship and confident songwriting. Aside from an appearance the following year on MTV's Undressed, and some touring in support of Sonic Wave Love, not much happened following the record's release except for the group's issuance of an open challenge to every rock band in the world to a game of basketball. the Cutters released their follow-up, Flypaper Highway, in late 2000, to a similarly cool commercial and critical response. Talented, but more than a little faceless, the Cutters were given a decent shot at national recognition. But with an inexperienced label and a tuneful but bland presentation, the challenge of generating any real interest in the group proved to be too great. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide
The Cutter is a direct to video film released in 2005, starring Chuck Norris. It is Norris' last film before his retirement from acting.
After a deadly kidnapping rescue gone wrong, a guilt ridden detective goes out on his own to successfully rescue an aged diamond cutter from the hands of a murderous thief.
Filmed In Spokane, WA. The movie utilized the services of STA (Spokane Transit Authority) in the scenes involving public bus transportation (including the scene where Chuck Norris rides down the escalator, which is the bus depot in Spokane.)
Plot
The movie consists of an incoherent Norris murdering people at whim and somehow evading arrest.
