Unbroken: Path to Redemption
Unbroken: Path to Redemption is a 2018 American Christian drama film directed by Harold Cronk, and is the sequel to the 2014 film Unbroken. Because of the much lower budget, none of the original cast or crew returned, except the producer Matthew Baer and actors Vincenzo Amato and Maddalena Ischiale. The film chronicles the rest of Louis Zamperini's story, following his return from World War II. The film features a role from evangelist Will Graham, who portrays his grandfather, Billy Graham.
It was theatrically released by Pure Flix Entertainment in the United States on September 14, 2018. It received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized it as "a dull drama", but was given high ratings by audiences and grossed just over $6 million against its $6 million production budget.
Plot summary
Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, the film begins where the movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next chapter of the true story of Olympian and World War II veteran Louis Zamperini. Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero.Louie's PTSD-driven quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair and alcoholism, putting the couple on the brink of divorce until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham's 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where both find faith in Jesus Christ, a renewed commitment to their marriage, and Louie finds forgiveness for his wartime captors.
Cast
- Samuel Hunt as Louis Zamperini, a former Olympian, World War II Bombardier, and later former POW who has recently been rescued and sent back home, and currently haunted by his past. He decides to seek God's grace and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. He was previously portrayed by Jack O'Connell in the original film.
- Merritt Patterson as Cynthia Applewhite-Zamperini, Louis' wife
- Vincenzo Amato as Anthony Zamperini, Louis' father.
- Vanessa Bell Calloway as Lila Burkholder
- Bobby Campo as Pete Zamperini, Louis' brother
- Bob Gunton as Major Zeigler
- Maddalena Ischiale as Louise Zamperini
- David Sakurai as Mutsuhiro "The Bird" Watanabe, a sadistic Japanese warden and Louis' torturer who appears in flashbacks. He was previously portrayed by Japanese musician Miyavi in the original film.
- Gary Cole as George Bailey
- Will Graham as Billy Graham, an American pastor who changes Zamperini's life by having him hear the gospel. Actor Will Graham is the real-life grandson of Billy Graham.
- David DeLuise as Howard Lambert
- Gianna Simone as Sylvia Zamperini, Louis' sister. She was previously portrayed by Savannah Lamble in the original film.
- April Bowlby as Cecy Phillips
Release