The Last Champion Explained

The Last Champion
Director:	Glenn Withrow
Producer:	Glenn Withrow Ivy Withrow Hallie Todd Brian Gork Mike Jarzabek
Starring:	Cole Hauser
Studio:	Redburn Street Pictures
Runtime:	122 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

The Last Champion is a 2020 American sports drama film directed by Glenn Withrow and starring Cole Hauser.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Cast

• Cole Hauser as John Wright
• Sean H. Scully as Michael Miller
• Hallie Todd as Melinda Miller
• Randall Batinkoff as Bobby Baker
• Peter Onorati as Frank Stevens
• Annika Marks as Elizabeth Barnes
• Bob McCracken as Pastor Barnes
• Taylor Dearden as Joanna Miller
• Casey Moss as Scott Baker

Production

Hauser's casting was announced in December 2016.^[5]

The film was shot in Idaho and Washington.^[6] Filming occurred in Garfield, Washington.^[7] Filming also occurred in the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas.^[8]

Release

The film was released on digital platforms on December 8, 2020.^[9]

Reception

Michael Foust of Crosswalk.com gave the film both the entertainment rating and family friendly rating a 4 out of 5.^[10]

Notes and References

1. News: Klett. Leah MarieAnn. Cole Hauser, 'The Last Champion' star, discusses power of redemption. December 12, 2020. The Christian Post. September 10, 2021.
2. Web site: Quizon. Justin. Cole Hauser Interview: The Last Champion. December 8, 2020. Screen Rant. September 10, 2021.
3. Web site: Holt. Forrest. New Indie Wrestling Film ‘The Last Champion’ Offers Familiar Inland Northwest Sights. December 10, 2020. Northwest Public Radio. September 10, 2021.
4. Web site: Cole Hauser & Hallie Todd Talk New Drama ‘The Last Champion’. December 8, 2020. WFLA-TV. September 10, 2021.
5. Web site: Hipes. Patrick. Cole Hauser To Star In Indie Drama ‘The Last Champion’. December 21, 2016. Deadline Hollywood. September 10, 2021.
6. News: Rispens. Skylar. From stand-in to on screen: Great Falls' Olivia Longin to make film debut in 'The Last Champion'. November 24, 2020. Great Falls Tribune. September 10, 2021.
7. News: Morris. George. Heard of Redburn Street Pictures? It's a family making movies in town; check out 'The Last Champion'. December 10, 2020. The Advocate. September 10, 2021.
8. News: Addison. Brandi. Allen residents may be able to see themselves in the new film ‘The Last Champion’. December 10, 2020. The Dallas Morning News. September 10, 2021.
9. Web site: Gemmill. Allie. Exclusive: 'The Last Champion' Trailer Sees Cole Hauser as a Former Wrestling Star Seeking Redemption. November 17, 2020. Collider. September 10, 2021.
10. Web site: Foust. Michael. 4 Things to Know about The Last Champion, the Inspiring Family Film about Second Chances. December 17, 2020. Crosswalk.com. September 10, 2021.