Hollywood stuntman and actor Marcus Shakesheff is bringing pure, organic martial arts firepower to his directorial debut in Wales’ first action film, Kamikaze. The film is the latest launch project for Beat’Em Up Films, with Shakesheff sharing co-writing duties with scribe Catherine Maher and producing credits with co-stars Gemma Harry, actor and stuntman David Newton and co-producer David Ware.
Evan Reed is an ex M.I.6 agent who has become a mercenary for hire. Evan is hired by Cabinet Minister David Markham to steal files containing incriminating evidence linking the MP with weapons contractors. After the mission Markham loses his nerve and orders the kidnap of Evan’s pregnant girlfriend Jess. Evan is forced to fight his way through agents, thugs and a small mercenary army to rescue Jess. With the odds stacked against him and Markham’s top assassin Gabe hot on his trail, can Evan defeat him and rescue his girlfriend in time?
A modern film that pays homage to the 80s era of action movies. The film is inspired by the great action movies of Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. It’s a fast paced action movie, with bits of humor along the way. Evan Reed is an ex M.I.6 agent who has become a mercenary for hire. Evan is hired by Cabinet Minister David Markham, to steal files containing incriminating evidence linking the MP to weapons contractors. After the mission Markham loses his nerve and orders the kidnap of Evan’s pregnant girlfriend Jess. Evan is forced to fight his way through agents, thugs and a small mercenary army to rescue Jess. With the odds stacked against him and Markham’s top assassin, Gabe hot on his trail, can Evan defeat him and rescue his girlfriend in time?
With any luck, Kamikaze will put Wales on the map and bring bigger films to the area, as well as greater prospects for Shakesheff and Beat’Em Up Films. Wales clearly has an audience that loves action movies and wants in on the fun. So let’s help make it happen!
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