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Unlucky Stars trailer hits!

It’s been a long time coming, but “Unlucky Stars” is finally reaching its final approach stage. Directed by Dennis Ruel, a veteran of Eric Jacobus’ cadre of stunt performers known as The Stunt People, the film is intended as an homage to 80’s Hong Kong action films and going by the trailer, perhaps a preliminary “Mission Accomplished” appear to be in order!

In addition to directing, Ruel (who was also recently seen trading punches with Eric Jacobus in “Rope-A-Dope 2“) leads the cast of the film, which is comprised of a laundry list of accomplished stunt performers and independent action filmmakers, such as Ken Quitugua, Vlad Rimburg, Giovanni Espiritu, Jose Montesinos, Sari Sabella, Sam Hargrave, Emmanuel Manzanares, Shawn Bernal, and Steven YuThe official synopsis reveals what fans can expect:

“When Peru’s Biggest Action Film Star and Jordan’s newest rising talent find themselves pursued by a notorious Bookie, a pair of private investigators are forced to choose between their job and their conscience.”

The film is set to be released later this year, and reviews thus far from Kiak-KickBudomate, and Film Combat Syndicate has been unanimously positive. However, those in the San Francisco Bay area will have the chance to see the film in a preview showing on February 19th, alongside the cast and crew of the film, no less!

Tickets for the upcoming showing of “Unlucky Stars” can be purchased here. For more information on the film as it nears its general release, be sure to visit the film’s official website, as well as it’s Facebook and Twitter.

Brad Curran

From the earliest days of childhood, Brad Curran was utterly fascinated by martial arts, his passion only growing stronger after spending time living in the melting pot of Asian cultures that is Hawaii. His early exposure developed into a lifelong passion and fascination with all forms of martial arts and tremendous passion for action and martial arts films. He would go on to take a number of different martial arts forms, including Shaolin Ch'uan fa, Taekwondo, Shotokan Karate and remains a devoted student, avid and eager to continue his martial arts studies. Brad is also an aspiring writer and deeply desires to share his love for martial arts and martial arts movies with the world!

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