Lionsgate released today the trailer of the action drama BEAST, the new film with Oscar^® winner Russell Crowe and Daniel MacPherson. Directed by Tyler Atkins, the film also stars Luke Hemsworth, Bren Foster, Amy Shark, Mojean Aria, and Kelly Gale. BEAST opens in theaters on April 10.

The screenplay was written by David Frigerio and Russell Crowe – first time that Crowe writes a script. Let’s check it out the trailer now:

After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder — a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ’s legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender’s stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he’s built.

The feature is produced by John Schwarz, David Frigerio, Michael Schwarz, Tim O’Hair. Grindstone Entertainment Group presents, a Broken Open Pictures and Deeper Water Films production, in association with Armagh Films / Media Finance Capital / Three 777 Films / Stan Entertainment / Black Pearl Productions / In the Tent Productions / Spectrum Entertainment / Solution Entertainment Group.