Muay Thai Giant

– Gentle giant Barney Emerald is drugged and robbed while on holiday in Pattaya. He befriends two Thai..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
Original Name:
ส้มตำ
Muay Thai Giant (2008) - Also known as ส้มตำ

Gentle giant Barney Emerald is drugged and robbed while on holiday in Pattaya. He befriends two Thai siblings, one of which is a muay-thai kick-boxing champion, and stays with them until he can recover his passport. Unfortunately the hunt for his passport makes him cross ways with international gangsters. But Barney has found a secret weapon, the very spicy Thai salad "Somtum".

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Release Date:

29 May 2008

Language:

English, Thai

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Nontakorn Taweesuk

Writer:

Nontakorn Taweesuk

Main Actors:

Dan Chupong, Kessarin Ektawatkul, Jason Fenton, Thomas Howard

Plot:

Gentle giant Barney Emerald is drugged and robbed while on holiday in Pattaya. He befriends two Thai sisters, one who can speak English, another who is a muay-thai kick-boxing champion, and stays with them until he can recover his passport. After eating some spicy "somtum" at their mother's restaurant, he accidentally demolishes the place. He vows to find a way to earn the money to rebuild the restaurant.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10