Sneak Peak: Nick Nolte's Peaceful Warrior

DVD Confidential has learned of an interesting new film starring Nick Nolte. According to Lionsgate Films, Peaceful Warrior is an "eclectic and spiritually awakening new film". Peaceful Warrior is in theaters June 2nd, 2006. Here is the official information, direct from the studio:

Dan Millman (Scott Mechlowicz) is a gifted young athlete bound for Olympic gold who will do anything to be the best. Driven by success, Dan has got it all: trophies, fast motorcycles, fast girls, and wild parties. But Dan's world is turned upside down when he meets a mysterious stranger in a gas station (Nick Nolte) who holds the power to tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. The young man discovers that he has much to learn and even more to leave behind in order to master this new vision of greatness in this moving tale about the power of human will. Based on the semi-autobiographical book loved by millions, “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” by Dan Millman.

Peaceful Warrior stars Nick Nolte (48 Hours, The Good Thief, Hotel Rwanda, The Hulk), Scott Mechlowicz (Eurotrip, Mean Creek), Amy Smart (Just Friends, The Butterfly Effect), and Ashton Holmes (History Of Violence). Written and directed by Victor Salva, based on “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” by Dan Millman, the screenplay is written by Kevin Bernhardt. Peaceful Warrior is produced by Mark Amin, Cami Winikoff, Robin Schorr and David Welch.

Peaceful Warrior Official Site