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The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone ()


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After spending 8 years in prison for an unfortunate accident, heavy-weight boxer Joey Nardone returns to a solitary life in Philadelphia. His time in prison and the opportunity to reflect has changed him. Feeling like a stranger in his own... See more »

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Massimo
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Chickie
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Petey
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Hugo
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Amelia
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KC
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Heaven
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Malone
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Police officer
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HiFi
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Joey Nardone
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Bar Tender
Roman Maldonado ...
Punk #1
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Boxer
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Prison convict #1
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Police Detective
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Surgeon
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Bruno
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Boxing Manager
Charles Pendelton ...
Trainer
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Nurse
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Rosalita (as Helene Masiko-Crews)
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Female Officer (as Tamara Anderson)
Gilbert Soto ...
Park Pedestrian
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Trainer
Joseph Tornatore ...
Bar Bouncer
Paul Orrantia ...
Jesus
Cindy Engle ...
Bar patron
Joseph A. Reilly ...
Boxing promoter
Sid Hammond ...
Doctor
Hunter Gallagher ...
Paddy
Kimberly Whittaker ...
Patient
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Thug (as Matthew Rios)
Paul Weaver ...
Detective
Richard Hidlebird ...
Bus Driver
Leo Loiacono ...
Carnez
Dave Bullis ...
Bar Patron
Loni LiPuma ...
Hospital Mother
Eric Andre Nielsen ...
Boxing Fan
Cruz Cordero ...
Background Boxer
Jim Saltouros ...
Mr. Marsh
Mita Heble ...
Witness
Brianna Lucidonio ...
Young girl in bodega
Stephen LiGambi ...
Deli manager (as Steve LiGambi)
Emily Sullivan ...
Caroline Marsh
Martin Cepeda Jr. ...
Punk #2
Alfred Di'Como ...
Alfred Gym Patron
Hugh Douglas ...
Prison Guard
Jennifer Gall ...
Female Boxer in Gym
Skip Denenberg ...
Photographer
Daymien Bravo ...
Bus Passenger (as Tino Quezada)
Robert Paziora ...
Street Pedrestrian
Brujo de la Mancha ...
New Hispanic
Joe Conklin ...
Ring Announcer
Alfonso Filippone ...
Prisoner
Geoffrey Hurowitz ...
Hippie Boxer
Joe LaBarbera ...
Corner man
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Ghetto funk resident
Ken Myers ...
Boxing fan
Mike Luce ...
Prisoner
Robert Sassi ...
Man at nurses station
Jaclyn McHugh ...
Bar Patron
Keith Adams ...
Coroner's Assistant (uncredited)
Steven Carey ...
Tough Guy (uncredited)
Rhonda Lynn Jones ...
Spectator (uncredited)
Marqus Kane ...
Neighbor (uncredited)
John Mitchell ...
Drunken Man Walking (uncredited)
Denise Lynch Murter ...
Bar Flirt (uncredited)
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Spectator (uncredited)
Will Souders ...
Angered Patron (uncredited)
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Thug (uncredited)
Shaka Walker ...
Audience Memeber (uncredited)

Directed by

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James Quattrochi

Written by

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Tony Luke Jr. ... (story)
 
Jason Noto ... (written by)

Produced by

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Jeff Baustert ... associate producer
Nick Chandler ... associate producer
Oliver Coltress ... associate producer
Lynn Eastman-Rossi ... producer
Tony Luke Jr. ... executive producer
Jason Pinardo ... co-producer
James Quattrochi ... producer
Raymond Rastelli ... executive producer
Kristin Bella Reeves ... assistant to the producer (as Bella Reeves)
Leo Rossi ... producer
Alan Saretsky ... co-producer
Flo Speakman ... producer

Music by

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Jerry Deaton

Cinematography by

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Jeff Baustert

Editing by

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David A. Davidson

Editorial Department

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Laura Creecy ... first assistant editor / on-line editor
David Croomes ... editorial intern
David A. Davidson ... on-line editor
Nathan Davidson ... editorial intern
Matt McFarland ... digital intermediate colorist

Casting By

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Diane Heery
Lorna Johnson

Production Design by

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Peter Cordova

Art Direction by

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Emma Galt

Set Decoration by

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Nicole Vennera

Costume Design by

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Angeline Zeigler

Makeup Department

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April Chatman-Royce ... makeup department head / special makeup effects artist
Lisa DelleChiaie ... hair stylist
Amanda Leahy ... assistant makeup artist
J. Christopher Polito ... assistant makeup artist

Production Management

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David A. Davidson ... post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Lauren K. McGarry ... second assistant director (as Lauren McGarry)
Michelle Pollino ... first assistant director
Brian Smyj ... second unit director

Art Department

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Ed Bajor ... leadman / property master
John Coe ... set dresser
Dwyer Kilcollin ... props fabrication
Nicki Venera ... set dresser

Sound Department

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Shawn Allen ... boom operator
James A. Corbett ... re-recording mixer
Charles Dayton ... re-recording mixer / sound supervisor
Justin Gray ... additional sound mixer
Phil Rosati ... sound mixer
Mike Silvestri ... additional boom operator

Visual Effects by

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Shawn P. Mitchell ... visual effects artist

Stunts

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Brian Smyj ... stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

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Stephen Breslin ... electrician
Gerard Brigante ... camera operator
David Briggs ... best boy grip
Kim Bunce ... camera intern (as Kimberly Bunce)
Steve Cameron ... grip
Todd Giresi ... key grip
King J. Greenspon ... grip
Matt Imbrogno ... best boy electric
Andy Kushner ... camera trainee
Justin Lipetz ... grip
Marc-Eric Nielsen ... key first assistant camera
Myron Parran ... first assistant camera
Zachary Rubino ... electrician (as Zac Rubino)
Waris Supanpong ... first assistant camera
Lukas Wolf ... assistant camera

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Tamika Jackson ... costumer
Ashley Shartle ... wardrobe supervisor

Location Management

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Meredith Edlow ... location manager

Music Department

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Cassidy Cooper ... score vocalist
Mason Cooper ... music supervisor

Script and Continuity Department

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Stacy Rowe ... script supervisor

Additional Crew

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Joshua J. Clarke ... craft service
Casey Connors ... production assistant
Brett Hopkins ... production assistant
Brian Iglesias ... key set production assistant (2008)
Cyd Katz ... production assistant
Ashley McGarry ... production assistant
Albie Misci ... production assistant: first team
Sharon Pinkenson ... film commissioner: Philadelphia
Jeff Reeves ... production assistant
Bill Ridenour ... production assistant
Sofian Saiah ... production assistant
Nellie Thompson ... producer asst
Jim Valentine ... production assistant

Thanks

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Sharon Pinkenson ... the producers wish to thank

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Plot Summary

After spending 8 years in prison for an unfortunate accident, heavy-weight boxer Joey Nardone returns to a solitary life in Philadelphia. His time in prison and the opportunity to reflect has changed him. Feeling like a stranger in his own neighborhood and searching for some semblance of normalcy, he takes a job at the boxing gym where he used to work-out. Joey finds comfort in the familiarity of his old friends. But his buddies notice a change in Joey Nardone. Where is the spark and zest for life, once inherent in their pal Joey? Joey, struggling to find meaning in life, meets a 14 yr. old Puerto Rican kid named Jesus, who is repeatedly beaten up by the neighborhood bully. The kid, not used to kindness from strangers, has no time for Joey. Life is hard for Jesus, a scrawny boy, who is not only dealing with his peers picking on him at school, but he also has an alcoholic, abusive father to contend with at home. The chemistry between these two unlikely friends; Joey, an over-the-hill over weight ex-boxer and Jesus a target for bullies, is pure synergistic "magic." They begin a relationship that gives them both a new and inspired life with a purpose: to only "fight for the right." the life lessons the old boxer teaches the kid are golden. This heartwarming story of two lost souls finding each other on the streets and boxing arenas of Philadelphia, will capture your heart. Because in life SOME THINGS ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR.The Nail is a story forgiveness, hope and second chances Written by James Quattrochi

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Also Known As
  • The Nail (United States)
  • Joey - Ein Boxerleben (Germany)
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  • 90 min
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