A Working Man (2025)
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A former Marine Commando working as a construction foreman must navigate a dangerous underworld to rescue a kidnapped girl.
The story
Levon Cade, an ex-Royal Marine Commando now working as a construction foreman in Chicago, maintains a close bond with his employer's family. When the employer's daughter, Jenny, is kidnapped by Russian traffickers, the desperate parents turn to Levon's military expertise to find her. Despite his initial reluctance to revisit his past, Levon eventually agrees to track her down. He soon discovers that the kidnappers are linked to a powerful Russian mafia syndicate. As Levon navigates a web of dangerous enforcers and corrupt elements, he must confront the risks of his former life to bring the girl home safely.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Levon Cade, an ex-Royal Marine Commando and construction foreman in Chicago, suffers from PTSD and struggles with his relationship with his daughter, Merry, who lives with his wealthy father-in-law. When his friend's daughter, Jenny, is kidnapped by Russian traffickers, Levon is hired to find her. He begins his investigation by tracking her to a bar, where he eliminates several thugs and discovers they work for the Bratva. He then tracks down and eliminates a high-ranking enforcer, Wolo Kolisnyk. To infiltrate the organization, Levon poses as a dealer to reach Dimi, who manages the trafficking wing. After a series of violent encounters with the syndicate's enforcers and a biker gang, Levon rescues Jenny from a compound. He faces off against the enforcer Symon, who is ordered by his superiors to stand down to avoid exposure. Levon successfully reunites Jenny with her family and returns home to his daughter.
- Original title
- Levon's Trade
- First release year
- 2025
- Runtime (minutes)
- 116
- Production countries
- United Kingdom; United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- David Ayer
- Cast and characters
- Jason Statham; Michael Peña; David Harbour; Jason Flemyng
- Genres
- action; thriller
- Themes
- trauma; sacrifice; protection
- Tone and mood
- tense; gritty
- Setting
- Chicago during the present day.
- Premise and plot tags
- military; mafia; kidnapping; rescue
- Source material / true-story basis
- Levon's Trade by Chuck Dixon
- Reception
- The film received mixed reviews from critics and was noted for its length and some repetitive elements, though it received a 'B' grade from audiences.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 52 · scale: 100 · review count: 31
- Production trivia
- The project was originally developed as a television series.; The title was changed from Levon's Trade in December 2024.; The film was produced in part for its potential for subsequent entries.
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