Introduction

The Marine 2 is a 2009 American action film directed by Roel Reiné,, and starring professional wrestler Ted DiBiase.

It has been suggested the film was inspired by the Dos Palmas kidnappings.

It is the second entry in The Marine film series.

Outline

Joe Linwood (Ted DiBiase, Jr.) of the US Marine Force Recon attempts to rescue his wife Robin (Lara Cox), and other guests from a hotel which has been taken over by a gang of bloodthirsty terrorists.

The Linwoods are vacationing at the lavish Thailand resort when the terrorists invade during the hotel’s grand opening.

Joe escapes the initial onslaught and must find a way to save his wife and the other hostages.

Cast

• Ted DiBiase Jr. as Joe Linwood.
• Temuera Morrison as Damo.
• Lara Cox as Robin Linwood.
• Robert Coleby as Darren Conner.
• Michael Rooker as Church.
• Kelly B. Jones as Cynthia.
• Sahajak Boonthanakit as Shoal.
• Dom Hetrakul as Calob.
• Marina Ponomareva as Lexi.
• Levern Gibbs as Spotter.
• Tsyun Malherbe as Young Tourist.
• Able Wanamakok as Reporter on TV.
• Thienchai Jayasvasit as Thickset.
• Kawee Sirikanaerut as Bantoc.
• Pongsanart Vinsiri as Military Commander.
• Supoj Khaowwong as Blondie.

Trivia

WWE wrestler and real-life former Marine Randy Orton was set to play the lead role, but he had to decline due to a collarbone injury.

The Marine Series

You can find a full index and overview of The Marine film series here.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Roel Reine.
• Producer(s): Michael Lake.
• Writer(s): Christopher Borrelli and John Chapin Morgan.
• Music: Trevor Morris.
• Cinematography: Joost van Starrenburg.
• Editor(s): Michael Trent.
• Production: WWE Studios.
• Distributor(s): 20th Century Fox.
• Release Date: 29 December 2009.
• Running Time: 95 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.