‘Breaking out is an inside job’
Breakout is a 2023 American crime thriller about a criminal mastermind facing off against a retired Black Ops agent who had been visiting his incarcerated son.
Directed by Brandon Slagle from a screenplay co-written with Robert Thompson based on a story by co-producer Devanny Pinn. Also produced by Jarrett Furst and Gregori J. Martin. Executive produced by James Cullen Bressack.
The movie stars Louis Mandylor, Kristos Andrews, Brian Krause, Tom Sizemore, Noel Gugliemi, Isaac C. Singleton Jr, Victor DiMattia, David B. Meadows, Steve Hanks, Mike Ferguson, Frankie Cullen, Trae Ireland, Aramis Sartorio, Danielle Alexis, Randy Charach, Gregori J. Martin and Hunter Johnson.
Reviews:
“Overall, what Breakout lacks in budget it makes up for with a great cast, regular action scenes and a memorable villain making it an easy watch and arguably Brandon Slagle’s best film yet.” The Action Elite
” …Breakout is 86 minutes of lean, mean indie action with Director Brandon Slagle and star Louis Mandylor rising to the occasion. There are numerous sequences of violence and a little dash of human drama to entertain. It hits the ground running and never lets up until the final credits roll.” Action Flix
“This is a fun action movie using a traditional action concept. You can see this getting the typical branding ‘Die Hard in a Prison’ as it sees a solo military person fighting bad guys to save a loved one. This does everything right and easily fits in the enjoyable late-night action movie. It doesn’t try to do anything overly ambitious, just getting the basic concept right.” 3 out of 5, Movie Reviews 101
“From the pair’s first moments on-screen, father-son tensions are explored courtesy of barbed insults drowning in exposition, which accurately reflects how the actors struggle with the lacklustre dialogue. Considering this is an action film, it is unfortunate the fight scenes and their resulting violence are edited within an inch of their lives. What is shown is too by the numbers to quicken one’s pulse or stick in the memory.” 1 out of 5, Nerdly
“Though it breaks no moulds, Breakout is nonetheless a swift, well-acted and action-packed B-film. Budgetary restraints, a weak soundtrack, and a dire lack of character bring it down, but the romp is enjoyable to the end.” 3 out of 5, Voices from the Balcony
Trailer:
Release:
In the US, Breakout was released On-Demand (VOD) by Uncork’d Entertainment on April 11, 2023.
Cast and characters:
Louis Mandylor … Alex Baros
Kristos Andrews … Vincent Baros
Brian Krause … Max Chandler
Tom Sizemore … Chaz Coleman
Noel Gugliemi … Chavez
Isaac C. Singleton Jr … Rhino
Victor DiMattia … Hooks
David B. Meadows … Smith #3
Steve Hanks … Sgt. Baker
Mike Ferguson … Hummer
Frankie Cullen … Grillo
Trae Ireland … Sanchez
Aramis Sartorio … Murray
Danielle Alexis … Angela
Randy Charach … Kirk
Gregori J. Martin … Ross
Hunter Johnson … Dubois
Scotch Hopkins … Smith #1
Jeff M Hill … Smith #2
Derek Ocampo … Angry Inmate
Minn Vo Minn Vo … Bolo
Johnny Goodluck … Quaid
Richard Pinzon … LAPD Officer
Colin Koth … James
Howard McNair … Ruke
Jason Talmadge … Chase
Kent McGuire … LAPD Captain
Ingel Catindig … Mercenary
Seles VanHuss … Mercenary
Fre$h … Rico
Paulina Orqueda … LAPD Officer
Anjelino Chabrieay … Warden
Andrew Pettke … LAPD Officer
Ilya Rusak … Freddie
Phillip Shadeed … Corrections Officer
Gypsy Malaine … Davina
Mike Tellez … LAPD Officer
Mario Daggett … Cruz
Jose Guapo … Tweed
Filming locations:
Downey, California
Technical specs:
1 hour 26 minutes
Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1
