| Bobcat Moretti | |
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| Directed by | Rob Margolies |
| Written by | Rob Margolies Tim Realbuto |
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| Cinematography | Andressa Cordeiro |
| Edited by | Taylor Brusky |
| Music by | Ilan Rubin |
Production company | Different Duck Films |
| Distributed by | Stonecutter Media |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300,0001 |
Bobcat Moretti is a 2022 American independent sports drama film directed by Rob Margolies and written by Margolies and Tim Realbuto. The film stars off-Broadway actor Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti, an obese man with multiple sclerosis, who is struggling to cope with personal tragedy and tries to become a boxer as his late father was. The film also starred Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Coolio, Matt Peters, and Sally Kirkland.23 Filming began in late 2020 and wrapped in July 2021.4 Realbuto lost 154 pounds (70 kg) during the filming.56
Bobcat Moretti premiered at the 2022 Orlando Film Festival receiving nominations for Best Film, Best Actor (Realbuto) and Best Actress (Fox).7 It had a limited theatrical release on August 4, 2023.8
Cast
- Tim Realbuto as Bobby 'Bobcat' Moretti
- Vivica A. Fox as Joanne 'Jo' Wallis
- Taryn Manning as Debra Moretti
- Coolio as Coolio
- Matt Peters as Charlie Moretti
- Sally Kirkland as Helene Moretti
- Louis Mustillo as Carmine
- Jay Hieron as Tony Pinto
- Matt McCoy as Dr. Shaw
- Mindy Sterling as Jean
- Sheria Irving as Lacey 'Boots' Harris
- Carl McDowell as Clarence
- Erik Potempa as Nate Moretti
- Erin Leddy as Katharine Moretti
- Jaxon Goldenberg as Danny Moretti
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10.8
References
References
- "Bobcat Moretti". Dallas Observer. March 5, 2023.
- Wiseman, Andreas (September 25, 2020). "Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning Among Cast To Join Boxing Story 'Bobcat Moretti'".
- "Actor Tim Realbuto Transforms in 'Bobcat Moretti': A Tale of Extraordinary Journey - INDIEWRAP". June 1, 2023.
- Major, Michael. "Tim Realbuto Makes Cinema History in Upcoming BOBCAT MORETTI". BroadwayWorld.com.
- Wiseman, Andreas (August 11, 2022). "How Actor Tim Realbuto Lost A Record 154 lbs For Boxing Movie 'Bobcat Moretti'; First Trailer Released For Pic Also Starring Vivica A. Fox & Taryn Manning".
- Rogers, Nick (August 2, 2023). "Bobcat Moretti". Midwest Film Journal.
- "Orlando Film Festival (2022)". IMDb.
- "Bobcat Moretti | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. August 4, 2023.