Break Point (film)

Break Point

Promotional movie poster
Directed by Jay Karas
Produced by Gabriel Hammond
Devin Adair
Jeremy Sisto
Screenplay by Gene Hong
Story by Gene Hong
Jeremy Sisto
Starring Jeremy Sisto
David Walton
Amy Smart
Joshua Rush
Vincent Ventresca
Adam DeVine
J. K. Simmons
Music by Tim Anderson
Cinematography Jim Frohna
Edited by Brad Wilhite
Seth Clark
Distributed by Broad Green Pictures
Release dates
  • March 8, 2014 (2014-03-08) (SXSW)
  • September 4, 2015 (2015-09-04) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Break Point is an American comedy film directed by Jay Karas. The film stars Jeremy Sisto and David Walton as two estranged brothers (and former tennis partners) who reunite and decide to make a run at a grand slam tournament.[1]

The film first premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival on March 8, 2014.[2] The film was released on July 21, 2015 on video on demand prior to the film being released in a limited release on September 4, 2015.[3]

Plot

Brash man-child Jimmy Price knows his days as a doubles tennis player are nearly finished. Since he's burned practically all of his bridges on the pro circuit, it's a huge blow when his latest partner drops him. With no other option, he tries to revive his career by convincing his estranged brother (and former tennis partner) Darren to join him on the court. With the help of an unusual 11-year-old named Barry, the duo make a go at a grand slam tournament. [4]

Cast

Release

The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 8, 2014.[5] The film went on to premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 11, 2014.[6] Newport Beach International Film Festival on April 25, 2014.[7] and the Nantucket Film Festival on June 25, 2014.[8] in April 2015, it was announced Broad Green Pictures had acquire distribution rights to the film.[9] The film was released on July 21, 2015 on video on demand prior to the film being released in a limited release on September 4, 2015.[10]

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