Balls of Fury (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Balls of Fury is a 2007 action comedy starring Christopher Walken, George Lopez and Dan Fogler. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $41.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rogue Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Balls of Fury About?
The premise of Balls of Fury without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Former ping-pong champion Randy Daytona is recruited by the government for a secret mission. He must enter Feng's dangerous, high-stakes tournament, where he navigates a world of crime and corruption. Randy’s goal is to take down a notorious criminal mastermind and foil his sinister plot. Can the fallen athlete overcome the challenge and restore his reputation while saving the day?
Balls of Fury Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ping pong
- fbi agent
- tournament
- triad
- revenge
- spoof
- crime boss
- chinese
- cricket the sport
- undercover
- good versus evil
- chinese culture
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- hero
- heroine
- villain
- organized crime
- arms trafficking
- mobster
- chinatown
- sexual humor
- gun
- b movie
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- slimehouse
- dance party ending
- falling down an elevator shaft
- parody comedy
- secret
- killer
- playing ping pong with self
- paddle
- competition
- ball
- murder
- olympic games
- slow motion scene
- flashback
- fired from a job
- girl
- racial slur
- old age
- tripping
- translation
- short shorts
- screaming
- punched in the face
- public humiliation
- kicked in the groin
- hit in the face
- gay sex
Balls of Fury Cast
Christopher Walken leads the cast, with George Lopez and Dan Fogler.
Balls of Fury Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Balls of Fury 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 33%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 52% User score
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Balls of Fury Plot Summary
What happens in Balls of Fury from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Randy Daytona grapples with the lingering trauma of his past Olympic failure, he learns that his father, Peter, had placed a bet on his table tennis performance at the 1988 Summer Olympics. This realization escalates his anxiety further, especially when he recalls his devastating semi-final match against Karl Wolfschtagg, which ended with an unfortunate injury that forced him to forfeit. This crushing experience not only shattered Daytona’s confidence but also had dire consequences: his father was brutally murdered by loan sharks rumored to be connected to the scheming Feng, prompting Daytona to leave the sport behind.
Full summary
The whole story of Balls of Fury, scene by scene
Balls of Fury Box Office
Balls of Fury grossed $41.7 million worldwide. $32.9 million came from the US and Canada and $8.9 million (21%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41.7M
- US & Canada
- $32.9M
- International
- $8.9M
Balls of Fury Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Balls of Fury.
How Well Do You Know Balls of Fury?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What sport was Randy Daytona competing in during the Olympics?
Cars in Balls of Fury
5 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1980 MCI MC-9.
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1994 Chevrolet Caprice Background role -
1986 Dodge Colt Vista Background role
Balls of Fury Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Pelotas en juego” and “Balles de feu”.
- Also known as
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- Pelotas en juego
- Balles de feu
- Balles en feu
- Balls of Fury - Palle in gioco
- Bolas em Pânico
- Τα Μπαλάκια της Οργής
- Skóruj!
- Шары ярости
- כדורי הזעם
- Piłki z jajami
- Szerva itt, pofon ott
- Яростни топки
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- 분노의 핑퐁
- 愤怒乒乓球
- Una Loca Competencia
- 燃えよ!ピンポン
- 乒乓特派員
- Ping Pong
- Vatrene loptice
- Кулі гніву
- Balls of Fury - pallot liekeissä
- Harde baller
- Bilele furiei
- บอล ออฟ ฟูรี่ ศึกปิงปองดึ๋งดั๋งสนั่นโลก
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Balls of Fury FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Balls of Fury, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Balls of Fury?
Balls of Fury runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Balls of Fury released?
Balls of Fury was released on August 29, 2007.
Who is in the cast of Balls of Fury?
Balls of Fury stars Christopher Walken, George Lopez and Dan Fogler.
How much did Balls of Fury make at the box office?
Balls of Fury grossed $41.7 million worldwide ($32.9 million domestic, $8.9 million international).
How is Balls of Fury rated?
Balls of Fury has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Balls of Fury have a post-credit scene?
No. Balls of Fury has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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