Her butt is shown. They tell him Dragovic fled the US after being bailed. [38] No information is available for the film's Thailand debut, but it peaked in fifth place during the second week, and grossed $137,643 from 40 screenings ($3,441 per theater). While Cassidy is attempting to locate Janko, Dragovic's illegitimate son, who oversees Dragovic's human trafficking business in southeast Asian, a shootout erupts between Cassidy and Janko's men. 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Some female nudity is shown in the background of their concerts. [14], All of the music was written and composed by Jacob Groth. [35], The worldwide premiere was held at California's American Film Market on November 7, 2014,[36] while the Thailand premiere was held in Bangkok at the Siam Paragon on April 23, 2015. [14] In 2013, Lundgren announced the casting of Tony Jaa, in the role of Tony Vitayakul; and Ekachai Uekrongtham as the director. EXPENSIVE MOVIES THAT WEREN'T GIVEN A WIDE THEATRICAL RELEASE IN THE U.S. R: Strong Sexual content including Sexuality/nudity, sequences of graphic violence, and for gore, language and for heavy drug use. "[67], "In a less sophisticated movie they'll just fight forever, on this rooftop, that rooftop, the street, on the bus - I mean, it's okay to do that in a comedy. He gets his guns and goes to the restaurant of Dragovic's attorney. Showing all 20 items Jump to: Certification; Sex & Nudity (7) Violence & Gore (8) Profanity (1) Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking (3) Frightening & Intense Scenes (1) Certification. The ship's captain is held responsible, tortured and shot in the head. Rotten Tomatoes reports that 25 percent of critics gave a positive review, the "average" rating being 4.8 out of 10. To avoid any further interference, the cast and crew had to travel early to get through the traffic and to the set on time. Vitayakul pursues Cassidy through the streets but fails to capture him. In his opinion, the majority of people wouldn't be able to perform Jaa's stunts without using wirework. A scene of sexual violence shows a pimp verbally abusing a prostitute and then thrusting into her; another woman is seen battered and bruised after an unseen sexual assault, One use of 'Cunt', as well as multiple uses of 'Fuck' & 'Motherfucker'. New releases. The next day, Cassidy and Vitayakul team up and storm Dragovic's compound. [4] He claimed there were "20 million slaves in the world", and that human trafficking was a "$20 billion industry"; the world's "second largest" illegal trafficking enterprise (as of 2015). The girls were left in a vehicle along the border; trapped inside and with no means of escape, they all died of heat stroke and suffocation. [17] He couldn't speak any English when cast, but claimed to have taken "intensive" lessons in preparation for his role; stating he is now "reasonably fluent" in "conversational" English. The Parents Guide items below may give away important plot points. Skin Traffik. Skin Trade is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham. Parent Guide; Genres Home. Cassidy reaches a nightclub in Poipet. Skin Traffik. We were unable to submit your evaluation. [57] Other critics have had similar feelings; Ignatiy Vishnevetsky, of A.V. Plot Summary Lundgren. [42] At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, Hyde Park International presented potential buyers with nine minutes of footage. "Exclusive Video Interview: Dolph Lundgren And Tony Jaa Talk, "30 Years After 'Rocky IV', Dolph Lundgren Turns New Page in, "More on Dolph Lundgren and Tony Jaa's Ass-Kicking Team-Up 'Skin Trade'", "Dolph Lundgren Confirms Tony Jaa Aboard For 'Skin Trade'", "It's a lonely job, you know?" [60], Frank Scheck, of The Hollywood Reporter, rated the film as poor, saying the film is "more suitable for late night cable viewing" than a theatrical release. | After his last assignment ended with the death of an innocent woman, a hitman's new job in London is compromised when he is overcome with guilt, and ends up … He appeared live in the studio and discussed the film with news anchor Richard Quest. [49] As of April 21, 2017, Skin Trade has grossed $1.94 million in domestic home video sales. Plot Summary A girl is seen running to an elevator naked. When a jaded former hitman encounters a savage pimp and a desperate woman under his control, he embarks on a quest to save a young girl from the clutches of the brutal gangsters who trade human beings as currency. Through the investigation we discover that everyone around her is apparently keeping secrets. Multiple scenes with topless women, including full-frontal nude women. Reed, who has been bribed by Dragovic, kills Nung and blames Cassidy for the murder. Edit . There's a lot of consumption of alcoholic drinks, particularly wine and some shots of spirits. Development started in 2007 after Lundgren read a news report about a group of girls being smuggled into the United States from Mexico. In Cambodia, Senator Khat warns Dragovic that unless he leaves the country immediately, he will be arrested and extradited to the US. | Retrieved April 10, 2015. All rights reserved. As a result, Dragovic's helicopter leaves without him. [28], — Lundgren discussing the choreography in 2015. ", "EXCLUSIVE: Tasya Teles Interview (Skin Trade)", "Tasya Teles talks 'Skin Trade' and playing Echo on 'The 100'", "Dolph Lundgren Talks Gunning For Human Traffickers In 'Skin Trade'", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Skin_Trade_(film)&oldid=983729823, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, David Westerman as Ivan Dragovic, Viktor's other son, who oversees his father's operations in South-East Asia, Leo Rano as Janko Dragovic, Viktor's son from another relationship, who manages a chain of nightclubs in Thailand, Michael G. Selby as Andre Dragovic, Viktor's youngest son, Chloe Babcook as Sofia Cassidy, Nick's teenage daughter, This page was last edited on 15 October 2020, at 22:20. Many critics felt Jaa lacked fluency in English. Jim Morison has sex with girls. [64], Teles said she would be open to returning for a sequel;[65] she feels the film was "set [...] up very nicely for" one, and claims "[e]verybody's wondering" if there will be a follow-up. [31], Explosions were shot at Baanrig Studios,[1] by the special effects team that had worked on The Expendables. ", "Interview: Peter Weller On Starring in Dolph Lundgren's, "Michael Jai White on martial arts, heavy makeup, and starting out with Troma", "Actress Tasya Teles interview (Exclusive!) Meanwhile, Reed uses the timing of a call on Vitayakul's cell phone to discover an informant: Min - Vitayakul's girlfriend. The film also stars Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Khat, a member of the Cambodian Senate; Maethi Thapthimthong as Nung, Vitayakul's partner on the Thai police force; and Bryce Hodgson as Dex, a petty criminal from New Jersey.