Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 10/13/06 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for disturbing images and violence, language and thematic issues Running Time 1 hour 33 minutes Genre Drama, Action Director John Bonito Writer Michell Gallagher, Alan McElroy Cast John Cena, Kelly Carlson, Jeff Chase, Jon Bennett, Abigail Bianca, Troy Brenna, Ashley Lyons, Anthony Ray Parker, Robert Patrick, Drew Powell, Kelly Steves Studio 20th Century Fox |
THE MARINE
SYNOPSIS
WWE wrestling SuperStar John Cena makes his
motion picture debut in the rugged action thriller
THE MARINE. Cena is John Triton, a heroic Marine
who returns home after being discharged – against
his will – from the war in Iraq. Stateside, he finds
himself back in action, when his wife (Kelly Carlson)
is kidnapped by a murderous gang led by the
merciless Rome (Robert Patrick). With everything
on the line, the Marine will stop at nothing to carry
out his toughest and most important mission.
THE MARINE is directed by award-winning
commercial director John Bonito. WWE Films' Joel
Simon produces, with Kathryn Sommer Parry and
Jonathan Winfrey. Vince McMahon, Chairman, World
Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is the executive
producer with Matt Carroll. The film is distributed by
Twentieth Century Fox.
THE MARINE was filmed on location in Queensland,
Australia, with the production based at the Warner
Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast. Says producer
Joel Simon, "We chose to film in Australia partly
because it was economically viable, but also
because it offered us a great environment, facilities
and weather. And the crews are some of the best in
the world. We had a wealth of talent behind us such
as our very talented cinematographer David Eggby,
ACS and our award-winning production designer
Herbert Pinter. So working in Australia was very
exciting for us – a great adventure."
WWE wrestling SuperStar John Cena makes his
motion picture debut in the rugged action thriller
THE MARINE. Cena is John Triton, a heroic Marine
who returns home after being discharged – against
his will – from the war in Iraq. Stateside, he finds
himself back in action, when his wife (Kelly Carlson)
is kidnapped by a murderous gang led by the
merciless Rome (Robert Patrick). With everything
on the line, the Marine will stop at nothing to carry
out his toughest and most important mission.
THE MARINE is directed by award-winning
commercial director John Bonito. WWE Films' Joel
Simon produces, with Kathryn Sommer Parry and
Jonathan Winfrey. Vince McMahon, Chairman, World
Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is the executive
producer with Matt Carroll. The film is distributed by
Twentieth Century Fox.
THE MARINE was filmed on location in Queensland,
Australia, with the production based at the Warner
Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast. Says producer
Joel Simon, "We chose to film in Australia partly
because it was economically viable, but also
because it offered us a great environment, facilities
and weather. And the crews are some of the best in
the world. We had a wealth of talent behind us such
as our very talented cinematographer David Eggby,
ACS and our award-winning production designer
Herbert Pinter. So working in Australia was very
exciting for us – a great adventure."
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For WWE, THE MARINE represents an exciting new venture into the motion picture business. Comments
McMahon: "Having successfully submerged itself in the world of television and generated a host of
superstar talent, WWE is ideally positioned to bring its unique and powerful cultural sensibility to the
motion picture industry. I am extremely excited about taking WWE into the film business, and we believe
that we will achieve new artistic and commercial successes on the big screen."
Adds Joel Simon, "The WWE is about entertainment and that's what we wanted to do with THE MARINE –
give the audience pure entertainment – character, action and fun. The film is character driven, which was
important, with a protagonist who's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then it becomes pure guttural
action, which is another reason we selected this script. It's the perfect action vehicle for John Cena, who
is one of the WWE's biggest talents. We really do believe that he's the next major action star." -- © 20th
Century Fox
McMahon: "Having successfully submerged itself in the world of television and generated a host of
superstar talent, WWE is ideally positioned to bring its unique and powerful cultural sensibility to the
motion picture industry. I am extremely excited about taking WWE into the film business, and we believe
that we will achieve new artistic and commercial successes on the big screen."
Adds Joel Simon, "The WWE is about entertainment and that's what we wanted to do with THE MARINE –
give the audience pure entertainment – character, action and fun. The film is character driven, which was
important, with a protagonist who's in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then it becomes pure guttural
action, which is another reason we selected this script. It's the perfect action vehicle for John Cena, who
is one of the WWE's biggest talents. We really do believe that he's the next major action star." -- © 20th
Century Fox