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Reversal is a 2001 movie about a high school wrestler, written by Jimi Petulla and directed by Alan Vint. The movie, starring Danny Mousetis, chronicles the struggle of Leo Leone as he strives for the Pennsylvania state title and his dad's affection. Coached by his father, Edward Leone, he is constantly pushed towards this goal. He is forced to decide between the approval of his father or his own wishes as he feels the strain from years of training and making weight. Kelly Boone (Vint), daighter of director Alan Vint, plays Leo Leone's secret girlfriend. Reversal is the only film they ever worked on together. The movie never made it to the mainstream public, however received vocal support from many leaders in the wrestling community such as Cael Sanderson and Kurt Angle.
Original Release
09/14/2001
US Release
09/14/2001
Cast
Name | Character |
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Danny Mousetis | Leo Leone / Acting |
Derrick Nelson | Young Leo / Acting |
Dawn Lafferty | Jessica |
Kelly Vint Castro | Shaw |
John Lloyd Sr. | Roger |
Jeff Breese | Johnny |
Justin Spates | Thurman Ellis Jr. |
Guido Föhrweißer | Thurman Ellis Sr. |
Paul E. Reihner II | Referee (Trinity) |
Heather Connor | Ellen |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Danny Mousetis | Leo Leone / Acting |
Derrick Nelson | Young Leo / Acting |
Dawn Lafferty | Jessica |
Kelly Vint Castro | Shaw |
John Lloyd Sr. | Roger |
Jeff Breese | Johnny |
Justin Spates | Thurman Ellis Jr. |
Guido Föhrweißer | Thurman Ellis Sr. |
Paul E. Reihner II | Referee (Trinity) |
Heather Connor | Ellen |
Ben Policz | Young Roger |
Rich Burgdolt | Referee (Washington) |
Tim Mousetis | Jack Spates |
Claire Throckmorton | Emily |
Alton Butler | Uncle Larry |
Chuck | Dennis Perry |
Jerry W. Seaman | Jerry The Barn |
Julie Wallace Deklavon | Clerk |
Bracken Burns | Doctor |
Mary Boone | Shaw's Mom |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jimi Petulla | Executive Producer |
Albert Hasson | Producer |