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Never Down 2007

82 min📅 2007-01-01

Robert Oppel's 2007 drama *Never Down* thrusts ex-con Rico back into a world where old demons and fresh threats pull him in opposite directions.

Director: Robert Oppel

Cast

Robert LaSardo
Robert LaSardo
Rico
Alejandra Gutierrez
Alejandra Gutierrez
Summer
Mary Kelsey
Yvette
Laurel Astri
Laurel Astri
Drea
Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut
Robert
Tim House
Tom
Nick Damici
Nick Damici
August
James Toback
James Toback
Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Never Down (2007) about?

*Never Down* follows Rico, freshly released after five years behind bars for armed robbery, as he attempts to rebuild his life with his ex-wife. But an undercurrent of danger and unresolved conflicts threatens to drag him back into the chaos he's desperate to escape.

Who directed Never Down?

The film was directed by Robert Oppel, a filmmaker whose work often delves into raw, character-driven stories.

Who stars in Never Down?

The cast features Robert LaSardo in the lead role, alongside Alejandra Gutierrez, Mary Kelsey, Laurel Astri, and Tim House.

Is Never Down (2007) worth watching?

Though unrated on IMDb, this tight 82-minute drama offers a tense character study of redemption and inevitability. Fans of gritty, low-key films with moral complexity may find it a compelling watch.

How long is Never Down?

The film runs for 82 minutes.

About Never Down (2007) — A gritty drama of redemption and relentless pressure

Robert Oppel's 2007 drama *Never Down* thrusts ex-con Rico back into a world where old demons and fresh threats pull him in opposite directions. Fresh from a five-year prison stretch for armed robbery, Rico seeks reconciliation with his ex-wife, only to find forces aligned against him—some from his past, others newly forged in the shadows.

As loyalty and survival collide, the film explores the fragile balance between what Rico once held dear and the crushing weight of his most paralyzing fears, all set against the grinding realities of life outside bars.