''Survive the Game'' (also known as ''Killing Field'') is a 2021 American

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directed by

James Cullen Bressack James Cullen Bressack (born c. 1992 in Los Angeles, California) is an American film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is the son of Emmy Award-winning writer Gordon Bressack and voice actress Ellen Gerstell.Couch, Aaron (2015)Tom Gr ...

, and starring

Bruce Willis Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955) is a retired American actor. He achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series ''Moonlighting (TV series), Moonlighting'' (1985–1989) and has appeared in over one hundred films, gaining ...

and

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. It was released in the United States on October 8, 2021 by

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Plot

When David, a cop, gets injured during a drug bust gone wrong, his partner, Cal, pursues the two culprits to a remote farm owned by Eric, a troubled veteran. As Cal and Eric plan their defense, more of the gang arrives—along with a wounded David. Outnumbered, the three men must now use stealth, smarts and marksmanship to take down the drug-dealing mob.

Cast

as Det. David Watson *

as Eric *

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as Cal * Michael Sirow as Frank * Kate Katzman as Violet *

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as Mickey Jean *

Donna D'Errico Donna Jeanette D'Errico (born March 30, 1968) is an American actress. She posed for ''Playboy'' as its Playmate of the Month for September 1995 and had a starring role (1996–1998) on the television series ''Baywatch''. She continues to act i ...

as Carly * Canyon Prince as Andrew *

Sarah Roemer Sarah Christine Roemer (born August 28, 1984) is an American actress. One of her best-known roles was a supporting character in '' Disturbia'', and she has also starred in a number of films including ''Asylum'', '' Hachi: A Dog's Tale'', '' Fire ...

as Hannah *

Sean Kanan Sean Kanan (; Perelman; born November 2, 1966) is an American actor, producer, and author, best known for his portrayals of Mike Barnes (in '' The Karate Kid Part III'' and ''Cobra Kai''), A. J. Quartermaine (on ''General Hospital''), and De ...

as Ed

Release

The film was released in select theaters and on VOD on October 8, 2021 and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 12, 2021.

Box office

As of August 27, 2022, ''Survive the Game'' grossed $59,347 in the United Arab Emirates.

Reception

Bobby LePire of ''

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'' rated the film an 8 out of 10 and wrote "''Survive The Game'' may tell an oft-told story, but the script avoids most well-worn tropes in favor of a no-frills actioner."

Accolades

was nominated for his performance in this movie, as he was for all movies he appeared in, in 2021, in the category Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie at the

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. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to

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References

External links

* {{James Cullen Bressack American action thriller films Lionsgate films 2021 action films 2021 independent films 2021 films 2020s English-language films Films produced by Randall Emmett Films set on farms Films directed by James Cullen Bressack 2020s American films English-language independent films English-language action films