Kevin Gage in Knockaround Guys

Kevin Gage in Knockaround Guys
Release2001
Runtime91 min
MCAA RatingR for violence, language and some drug use
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Knockaround Guys Cast and Crew

Kevin Gage: Gordie Brucker

Other leading roles:
Barry Pepper as Matty Demaret
Andrew Davoli as Chris Scarpa
Seth Green as Johnny Marbles
Vin Diesel as Taylor Reese
John Malkovich as Teddy Deserve
Dennis Hopper as Benny Chains

Director: Brian Koppelman & David Levien
Writer(s): Brian Koppelman & David Levien

Knockaround Guys Synopsis

The wannabe sons of mobsters go to a remote town in the Midwest, and get themselves into more trouble than anyone could anticipate. Kevin Gage plays the rural town's tough guy, Gordie Brucker. He is unwittingly led into a fight with the visiting Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel) in order to send a message to the town.

Knockaround Guys Reviews & Other Resources

Still from Knockaround Guys Knockaround Guys: DVD Town Review - In-depth review of the film and the DVD release considers it to have "enough going for it to be worth at least one viewing." They call attention to Gage: "One character actor of interest is Kevin Gage, who was cast as the treacherous Waingro in Michael Mann's Heat. A listen to the directors' commentary will tell an interesting side-story about how he was cast as the town tough-guy Brucker."

Knockaround Guys: MovieWeb - High-resolution stills, link to production notes and article, trailers.

Netflix Netflix: Knockaround Guys - From Netflix, a description and reviews for Knockaround Guys.

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Knockaround Guys Video Clips

Video clips of Kevin Gage in his role as small-town tough guy "Gordie Brucker" in the movie Knockaround Guys. Please, no hot-linking to the video clips, but you are welcome to link to this page.
Kevin Gage with Barry Pepper in Knockaround Guyskg-03: You the man?  «13-Oct-04» - Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) gets up close and personal with Matty Demaret (Barry Pepper), in response to Matty's question, "You run this place?" NOTE: Gordie's response is R-rated for coarse language.
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Kevin Gage with Vin Diesel in Knockaround Guyskg-4: 500 fights  «27-Oct-04» - Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) spits tobacco on Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel), learning too late that Reese participated in - and probably emerged the victor in - 500 fights.
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Kevin Gage with Vin Diesel in Knockaround Guyskg-5: No problem  «11-Oct-04» - Brucker (Kevin Gage) realizes he's made a slight error in judgment regarding Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel). He tries to retreat gracefully, stating "Look. I got no problem with you, alright?"
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Kevin Gage in Knockaround Guyskg-6: Filmmakers' commentary  «13-Oct-04» - Audio clip in which filmmaker Brian Koppleman discusses why they cast Kevin Gage in Knockaround Guys. "[Gage] is one of the best character actors alive." Listen to Brian's delightful impersonation of Kevin answering their call.
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Photos: Kevin Gage in Knockaround Guys

Screencaps of Kevin Gage as Gordie Brucker in Knockaround Guys, as he works himself into a fight with Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel).

Brucker keeps an eye on the four guys from out of town as they enter the Shamrock Bar.
Watching the new arrivals
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Brucker keeps an eye on the four guys from out of town as they enter the Shamrock Bar.
Guarding turf
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After one of the city folks dances with "his" girl, Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) sarcasticly confronts Matty Demaret (Barry Pepper).
Confronting Matty
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) introduces himself to Matty Demaret (Barry Pepper). "I'm Brucker. I'm the guy asking what the f*ck you want."
Facing off against Matty
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) boldly threatens Matty Demaret. "I am also the guy who decides whether you walk the f*ck out of here or not!"
Threatening Matty
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) is a bit puzzled when his opponent Matty Demaret is replaced by Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel).
Reese replaces Matty
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) is not impressed with Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel), calling him a "douche bag."
500 what?
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) spits tobacco on Taylor Reese's (Vin Diesel) pant leg and leers at him, thereby assuring himself of a beating.
After spitting tobacco
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) is pleased with his own wit.
Laughing
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The calm response from Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel) has Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) a bit puzzled.
Puzzled
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Taylor Reese (Vin Diesel) gets Gordie Brucker's (Kevin Gage) attention after stripping off his jacket.
Reese gets ready to fight
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) begins to realize he may have bitten off more than he was looking for.
Realization
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Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) attempts to back off, saying to Reese, "I got no problem with you."
Backing off
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After receiving a drubbing from Reese (Vin Diesel), Gordie Brucker (Kevin Gage) is delighted to be able to turn the tables a few days later.
Turning the tables
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