Bobcat Moretti
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| Directed by | Rob Margolies |
| Written by | Rob Margolies Tim Realbuto |
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| Cinematography | Andressa Cordeiro |
| Edited by | Taylor Brusky |
| Music by | Ilan Rubin |
Production company | Different Duck Films |
| Distributed by | Stonecutter Media |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300,000[1] |
Bobcat Moretti is a 2022 American independent sports drama film directed by Rob Margolies and written by Margolies and Tim Realbuto. The film stars off-Broadway actor Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti, an obese man with multiple sclerosis, who is struggling to cope with personal tragedy and tries to become a boxer as his late father was. The film also starred Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Coolio, Matt Peters, and Sally Kirkland.[2][3] Filming began in late 2020 and wrapped in July 2021.[4] Realbuto lost 154 pounds (70 kg) during the filming.[5][6]
Bobcat Moretti premiered at the 2022 Orlando Film Festival receiving nominations for Best Film, Best Actor (Realbuto) and Best Actress (Fox).[7] It had a limited theatrical release on August 4, 2023.[8]
Cast
[edit]- Tim Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti
- Vivica A. Fox as Joanne 'Jo' Wallis
- Taryn Manning as Debra Moretti
- Coolio as Coolio
- Matt Peters as Charlie Moretti
- Sally Kirkland as Helene Moretti
- Louis Mustillo as Carmine
- Jay Hieron as Tony Pinto
- Matt McCoy as Dr. Shaw
- Mindy Sterling as Jean
- Sheria Irving as Lacey 'Boots' Harris
- Carl McDowell as Clarence
- Erik Potempa as Nate Moretti
- Erin Leddy as Katharine Moretti
- Jaxon Goldenberg as Danny Moretti
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bobcat Moretti". Dallas Observer. March 5, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 25, 2020). "Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning Among Cast To Join Boxing Story 'Bobcat Moretti'".
- ^ "Actor Tim Realbuto Transforms in 'Bobcat Moretti': A Tale of Extraordinary Journey - INDIEWRAP". June 1, 2023.
- ^ Major, Michael. "Tim Realbuto Makes Cinema History in Upcoming BOBCAT MORETTI". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 11, 2022). "How Actor Tim Realbuto Lost A Record 154 lbs For Boxing Movie 'Bobcat Moretti'; First Trailer Released For Pic Also Starring Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning".
- ^ Rogers, Nick (August 2, 2023). "Bobcat Moretti". Midwest Film Journal.
- ^ "Orlando Film Festival (2022)". IMDb.
- ^ a b "Bobcat Moretti | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. August 4, 2023.