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Cell 211 (2009)

“To survive inside, he has to become one of them.”

7.4/10 · 1,395 votes 1h 48m ActionThrillerDrama

#41 of 242 films from 2009 #349 of 2168 in action

Directed by Daniel Monzón · Written by Francisco Pérez Gandul, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Daniel Monzón

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Overview

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.

Cast

Luis Tosaras Malamadre
Alberto Ammannas Juan Oliver
Antonio Resinesas José Utrilla
Carlos Bardemas Apache
Félix Cuberoas Germán
Marta Eturaas Elena
Luis Zaheraas Releches
Vicente Romero Sánchezas Tachuela
Patxi Bisquertas Jon Arteaga
Manolo Soloas Prison Director
Josean Bengoetxeaas Antxon Elorza 'El Profesor'
Anartz Zuazuaas Asier Urruticoechea
Manuel Morónas Ernesto Almansa
Fernando Sotoas Armando Nieto

Facts

Release dateNovember 6, 2009
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
Original titleCelda 211
LanguageES
Budget$5,700,000
Box office$19,300,483 (3.4× budget)
IMDbtt1242422

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Questions

How long is Cell 211?
Cell 211 runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Cell 211 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,395 votes, which places it #41 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 83%) and #349 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Cell 211?
Cell 211 was directed by Daniel Monzón.
Who stars in Cell 211?
Luis Tosar as Malamadre; Alberto Ammann as Juan Oliver; Antonio Resines as José Utrilla; Carlos Bardem as Apache; Félix Cubero as Germán; Marta Etura as Elena.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cell 211?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/212669.

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