''25 Hill'' is a 2011

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about the All-American Soap Box Derby, the championships of which are held each July in

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, written and directed by

Corbin Bernsen Corbin Dean Bernsen (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor and film director. He appeared as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series ''L.A. Law'',

. It stars

Nathan Gamble Nathan Lee Gamble (born January 12, 1998) is an American actor who made his feature film debut in ''Babel'' (2006), for which he was nominated for a 2007 Young Artist Award. He is best known for his role as Sawyer Nelson in ''Dolphin Tale'' and ...

, Corbin Bernsen,

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, and

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Plot

12 year-old Trey Caldwell (

) is shattered when his soldier father is killed in Afghanistan, leaving a hole in the boy's life – and an unfinished Soap Box Derby car in the garage. A final gift from his dad, the car is a constant reminder of all that could have been. But when Trey meets Roy Gibbs (

Corbin Bernsen Corbin Dean Bernsen (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor and film director. He appeared as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series ''L.A. Law'',

), a grizzled Fire Chief devastated by the loss of his firefighter son on

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, a new relationship forms and old wounds finally begin to heal. As the unlikely team works to complete the Soap Box car and train for the upcoming Derby, they'll learn that life isn't about the starting line or checkered flag – it's about having the courage to make the incredible journey of faith in between.

Cast

as Trey Caldwell, a boy who has no interest in derby racing. *

Corbin Bernsen Corbin Dean Bernsen (born September 7, 1954) is an American actor and film director. He appeared as divorce attorney Arnold Becker on the NBC drama series ''L.A. Law'',

as Roy Gibbs, a man who helps Trey build his derby cart. *

as Maggie Caldwell, Trey's mom, who supports him. *

as Ed, a man who helps Trey. *

Timothy Omundson Timothy Michael Omundson (born July 29, 1969) is an American actor. He is notable for his supporting roles as Sean Potter on the CBS television series ''Judging Amy'', Eli on the syndicated series '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', Carlton Lassite ...

as Thomas Caldwell, Trey's dad. *

Bailee Madison Bailee Madison (born October 15, 1999) is an American actress and singer. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Madison began acting at just two weeks of age, appearing mostly in television commercials for the first few years. Her film debut, as Ma ...

as Kate Slater, Trey's nemesis. *Brad Raider as Derek Slater, Kate's father. *Andrew Nelisse, Todd Hinton and Scott Sherwood as "Team Slater" * James R. Clark as Western Regional Track Announcer Phillip Blair, as a spectator, spectating.

Production

Filming

Filming started in

on April 7, 2010, and went into post-production on August 13, 2010.

References

External links

* * * American drama films 2010s English-language films Films shot in Ohio Films directed by Corbin Bernsen 2011 films American auto racing films Films about orphans Films set in Akron, Ohio 2011 drama films 2010s American films English-language drama films {{2010s-US-drama-film-stub