Glass Chin

Glass Chin

Year: 2015

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Noah Buschel

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A former boxing champion now working as a trainer finds his life complicated when a ruthless restaurant owner asks him to collect debts. Bud Gordon struggles with the offer, weighing his sense of integrity against the potential for financial security. He must then navigate a dangerous world and confront difficult choices that test his values and force him to re-evaluate what truly matters.

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1

Bud's Fall from Grace

Bud Gordon, once a celebrated boxing champion, now lives in disappointment after suffering a humiliating defeat in his last match. This loss has marked him with the derisive nickname 'glass chin', making him a figure of ridicule in the boxing world.

2

Mentoring Kid Sunshine

In an effort to rebuild his tarnished reputation, Bud takes on the role of mentor to Kid Sunshine, a promising young welterweight boxer. As they train together for an upcoming fight, Bud hopes to ignite a spark of success that could redeem his past.

3

Encounter with JJ Cook

Bud's life takes a darker turn when he meets JJ Cook, a powerful and ruthless crime lord. JJ offers Bud a shady partnership that involves debt collection, luring Bud deeper into a world of crime and corruption.

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4

The Debt Collection Job

Bud, alongside enforcer Roberto Flash, begins their grim assignment as debt collectors for JJ. The atmosphere is tense as the two partners approach the debtor's apartment, setting the stage for unforeseen dangers ahead.

5

Roberto Goes Missing

While they are supposed to collect the debt, Roberto vanishes unexpectedly, leaving Bud alone and vulnerable. This moment transforms into a shocking turning point as Bud realizes the gravity of the situation he is in.

6

Murder and Accusation

Bud discovers that the debtor has been murdered, with evidence pointing towards him as the prime suspect. This shocking turn of events reveals JJ’s treachery, as Bud realizes he has been used as a pawn in a dangerous game.

7

Threats from JJ

JJ confronts Bud with damaging evidence, coercing him into manipulating Kid Sunshine's upcoming match. Bud faces an agonizing choice: to betray his protégé or face severe consequences from the crime lord.

8

Relationship Strain

Amidst the pressure from JJ, Bud's relationship with his girlfriend Ellen begins to deteriorate. The stress of the situation causes tension between them, highlighting the personal cost of Bud's entanglement with crime.

9

The Fight's Urgency

As the day of the fight approaches, Bud feels the weight of responsibility and the urgency of JJ's demands. Outside Kid Sunshine's locker room, Roberto implores Bud to let Kid lose for the sake of their safety, igniting a moral conflict within Bud.

10

Fight Night Begins

The much-anticipated fight commences, and the commentators’ voices fill the arena with excitement. Bud watches anxiously from his limousine, his mind racing as he contemplates the implications of the choices he has made.

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11

Kid Sunshine's Performance

Against all odds, Kid Sunshine perseveres through the first round of the fight. Bud's heart races as he holds his breath, torn between his desire for Kid to succeed and the ultimatum set before him.

12

Police Sirens and Realization

As police sirens wail in the background, Bud is driven to utter a foreboding phrase: 'Right hand lead.' This moment captures the impending chaos that threatens to engulf both his life and the life of Kid Sunshine.

13

Choices and Consequences

Bud is confronted with the reality of his choices as the repercussions of his actions come to a head. He must decide whether to follow through with JJ's demands or stand up for Kid Sunshine and risk everything.

14

Climax of the Fight

The fight reaches its climax as tensions soar and the stakes are raised. Bud watches anxiously, fully aware that the decisions he makes in this moment will define not only his future but also that of his protégé.

15

Facing the Fallout

Ultimately, Bud must face the fallout of his decisions, with the outcome of the fight likely determining the rest of their lives. He must confront the murky waters of redemption and the personal costs of what he's had to sacrifice.

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