Fireball (film)

This article is about the 2009 Thai film. For other uses, see Fireball (disambiguation).

Fireball (Thai: ท้าชน pronounced "Tar Chon") is a 2009 Thai martial arts action film. The film directed by Thanakorn Pongsuwan combines Muay Thai and basketball.

Fireball
Directed by	Thanakorn Pongsuwan
Written by	Thanakorn Pongsuwan, Kiat Sansanandana, Taweewat Wantha, Adirek Wattaleela
Produced by	Adirek Wattaleela
Starring	Preeti Barameeanat, Khanutra Chuchuaysuwan, Kumpanat Oungsoongnern
Cinematography	Teerawat Rujintham, Wardhana Vunchuplou, Suntipong Waiwong
Edited by	Saknakorn Neteharn, Thanakorn Pongsuwan, Adirek Wattaleela
Music by	Giant Wave
Distributed by	Icon Film Distribution (2011)
Release date	29 January 2009 (2009-01-29)
Running time	88 minutes
Country	Thailand
Language	Thai
Budget	Unknown
Box office	Unknown

Plot

Tai, a young man arrested on a crime charge, is discharged thanks to his twin brother Tan's dogged help. After being set free, he finds Tan in a coma with severe injuries. Tan's girlfriend, Pang, tells Tai that his brother got involved in some risky business to raise money to fight Tai's case. Tai feels guilty that his problems brought his brother trouble. He then traces what happened to Tan, which ultimately leads him into illegal basketball gambling. Tai wants to find out who is behind this gambling and why his brother was beaten unconscious. He finally joins the "Fireball" team, a team which belongs to Hia Den and whose players include Singha, Kay, Ik, and Muek. In order to uncover the truth, Tai trades many things-possibly even his life.

Cast

• Preeti Barameeanat as Tai - Tan
• Khanutra Chuchuaysuwan as Pang
• Kumpanat Oungsoongnern as Muk
• Phutharit Prombandal as Den
• 9 Million Sam as Zing
• Rattanaballang Tohssawat as Tun (credited as Arucha Tosawat)
• Kannut Samerjai-Yi

Reception

The film's director won the Guru Prize for Most Energetic Film at the Fant-Asia Film Festival, and was tied with Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl. The film received a mixed reception from film critics.^[1][2][3][4]