Overview

An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work. She wants him to enter the Los Angeles Poetron, a contest where poetry is read competitively. Jake rejects the idea because he believes poetry is an art and not a competition. But the beautiful Marni sways Jake—it’s love at first sight.

Cast

C. Thomas Howell, Cristina Maxwell, Fred Williamson, Val Lauren, Michael Parks, Fred Willard, Jeff Stearns, Tara D'Agostino

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What is "Fighting Words" about?

An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work. She wants him to enter the Los Angeles Poetron, a contest where poetry is read competitively. Jake rejects the idea because he believes poetry is an art and not a competition. But the beautiful Marni sways Jake—it’s love at first sight.

When was "Fighting Words" released?

Fighting Words was released in 2006.

Who stars in "Fighting Words"?

The cast includes C. Thomas Howell, Cristina Maxwell, Fred Williamson, Val Lauren.