The film 12 Rounds is a 2009 American action thriller film directed by Renny Harlin and starring John Cena.
In the film, New Orleans police detective Danny Fisher (Cena) is framed for the murder of his partner. He is then forced to play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with the real killer, Miles Jackson (Aidan Gillen).
Jackson has kidnapped Fisher's girlfriend, Molly (Ashley Scott), and is holding her hostage. He tells Fisher that he has set up twelve rounds of challenges for him to complete. If Fisher fails to complete any of the rounds, Molly will be killed.
The rounds are increasingly difficult and dangerous, and Fisher must use all of his skills and resources to survive. He is also aided by his partner Hank Carver (Steve Harris).
As Fisher completes the rounds, he begins to uncover the truth about Jackson's motives. He also learns that Jackson is planning a major terrorist attack on New Orleans.
12 Rounds is a fast-paced and exciting action thriller with a number of memorable set pieces. It is also a well-crafted film with strong performances from the cast.
Here is a more detailed synopsis of the film:
Danny Fisher, a New Orleans police detective, is on the verge of marrying his girlfriend, Molly. But their lives are turned upside down when Danny is framed for the murder of his partner and Molly is kidnapped.
Danny is forced to play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with the real killer, Miles Jackson, a brilliant criminal mastermind. Jackson has set up twelve rounds of challenges for Danny to complete, and if he fails any of them, Molly will be killed.
The rounds are increasingly difficult and dangerous, and Danny must use all of his skills and resources to survive. He is also aided by his partner Hank Carver.
As Danny completes the rounds, he begins to uncover the truth about Jackson's motives. He also learns that Jackson is planning a major terrorist attack on New Orleans.
Danny must race against time to save Molly and stop Jackson before it's too late.
Cast
- John Cena as Danny Fisher
- Ashley Scott as Molly Porter
- Aidan Gillen as Miles Jackson
- Brian J. White as Hank Carver
- Taylor Cole as Erica Kessen
- Vincent Flood as Detective Chuck Jansen
- Steve Harris as George Aiken
- Gonzalo Menendez as Ray Santiago
- Travis Davis as Anthony Deluso
- Kyle Clements as Dave Fisher
- Billy Slaughter as Technician
- Peter "Navy" Tuiasosopo as Willie Dumaine
Director: Renny Harlin
Writer: Daniel Kunka
Box Office Gross: $17,280,326
Distributor: Twentieth Century Fox
Release Date: March 19, 2009
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