Confessions of an Action Star (2005): Cast
Confessions of an Action Star is a 2005 action comedy directed by Brad Martin, starring David Leitch as Frank Sledge, Dalton Brooks and Eric Roberts. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Brad Martin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Smashcut Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Confessions of an Action Star About?
The premise of Confessions of an Action Star without spoilers.
From a strip‑club stage to the front of a blockbuster, Frank Sledge—born Francis Allen Sledgewick, a former Chip and Dale dancer—meteors to martial‑arts stardom. The mockumentary follows his rapid rise, the hubris that pulls him away from what truly matters, and his desperate quest to reconnect with his roots in hopes of a comeback.
Confessions of an Action Star Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- 1980s
- found footage
- parody comedy
- showbiz comedy
- martial arts action
- martial arts
- fame
- dancer
- mixed martial arts
- muscleman
- strongman
- hand to hand combat
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- fight choreography
- martial arts training
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- movie star
- hollywood
- filmmaking
- film industry
- celebrity
- cameo
- alcoholics anonymous
- actor
- spoof
- parody
- mockumentary
- action hero
- character name in title
Confessions of an Action Star Cast & Characters
David Leitch leads the cast as Frank Sledge, with Dalton Brooks as Frank Sledge at Age 10 (uncredited) and Eric Roberts. Directed by Brad Martin; 65 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brad Martin
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David Leitch as Frank Sledge - Dalton Brooks as Frank Sledge at Age 10 (uncredited)
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Eric Roberts as themselves -
Lin Shaye as Samantha Jones
Also Starring in Confessions of an Action Star
· 61 more- Ben Stiller Commander
- Ernie Hudson Themselves
- Sean Young Themselves
- Angelina Jolie Themselves
- Hugo Weaving Themselves
- Jon Gries Donald Buckheim
- Kelly Hu Themselves
- Daniel Bernhardt Jason Everstrong
- Debbie Allen Themselves
- Dax Shepard SFX Coordinator
- Johnny Nguyen Martial Arts Fighter
- Ben Falcone Jerry Moss
- Sam McMurray Jack Rumpkin
- Gerald Okamura Asian Member
- Michael McDonald Raymond Fischer
- Peter Jason
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- Richard Lewis Themselves
- Al Leong Evil Doctor
- Lee Arenberg Barry Simpson
- Carrie-Anne Moss Themselves
- Philip Tan Bruce Rhee
- Joel David Moore Themselves
- Jeff Imada Martial Arts Choreographer
- Jim Cody Williams Junior
- Holmes Osborne Richard Orchid
- Kali Rocha Beth
- Michael T. Weiss Drug Lord
- Matt McColm Commander
- J.B. Ghuman Jr. James "The Writer"
- Marcus Young Barroom Brawler (uncredited)
- Kirk Ward Spencer Davidson
- Mitch Gaylord Brother
- Branden Morgan Dirk Brandon
- Jon Simanton Client at CAI
- Chris Hogan Newscaster
- Mike Rose Acting Student #1
- David Storrs AA Member
- Nathan Lee Graham Glen Jefferies
- André Vippolis Mouse
- Jason George Themselves
- Sean Graham Stunt Coordinator
- Chris Palermo Russell Gold
- Tad Coughenour Agent #1
- Robert Alonzo Kumite Fighter (uncredited)
- Michał Hołub John Hu
- Susannah Hillard Patti Snyder / Frank's Assistant
- Steven Roy Brett Radner
- Kyle Reese Cook Young Frank #1
- Sean Michael Rabbit Young Frank #2
- Josh Nathan Will Stillwell
- Chris O'Hara Frank's Stunt Double
- Patti Pelton Bloodfight 2: Script Supervisor / Acting Student #2
- Jason Baldwin Stewart Sam
- Ralf Koch Excited Fan
- Bryndon Smith Excited Fan #2
- Demar Braxton Agent #3
- Matthew Dickens Agent #2
- Terry Beeman Additional Dancer
- Aaron Bertram Partier
- Todd Schneider Referee (uncredited)
- Anne Moss
Confessions of an Action Star Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Confessions of an Action Star.
Confessions of an Action Star Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Sledge: The Untold Story” and “Sledge: The Story of Frank Sledge”.
- Also known as
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- Sledge: The Untold Story
- Sledge: The Story of Frank Sledge
- Este é Sledge - Uma História não Contada
- Este é Sledge
- Слэдж: Нерассказанная история
- 打星自白
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Confessions of an Action Star FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Confessions of an Action Star, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Confessions of an Action Star?
Confessions of an Action Star runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Confessions of an Action Star released?
Confessions of an Action Star was released on January 23, 2005.
Who directed Confessions of an Action Star?
Confessions of an Action Star was directed by Brad Martin.
More films by Brad Martin Who is in the cast of Confessions of an Action Star?
Confessions of an Action Star stars David Leitch as Frank Sledge, Dalton Brooks as Frank Sledge at Age 10 (uncredited) and Eric Roberts, among 65 credited actors.
Does Confessions of an Action Star have a post-credit scene?
No. Confessions of an Action Star has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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