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The Stronghold (2021)

7.4/10 · 1,441 votes 1h 45m r ActionThrillerCrime

#53 of 248 films from 2021 #338 of 2168 in action

Directed by Cédric Jimenez · Written by Audrey Diwan, Cédric Jimenez

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Overview

Tired of the small-time grind, three Marseille cops get a chance to bust a major drug network. But lines blur when a key informant makes a big ask.

Cast

Gilles Lelloucheas Greg Cerva
François Civilas Antoine
Karim Leklouas Yass
Adèle Exarchopoulosas Nora
Cyril Lecomteas Jérôme
Kenza Fortasas Amel
Michaël Abiteboulas Jacques
Idir Azouglias Kevin
Vincent Darmuzeyas Stéphane
Jean-Yves Bertelootas Yvon
Kaïs Amsisas Le gamin voleur
Foued Nabbaas Homme TMAX Castellane
Abdellah Khoulaleneas Homme Cayenne 1
Jacques Kountaas Homme Cayenne 2

Facts

Release dateAugust 18, 2021
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
Original titleBAC Nord
LanguageFR
Budget$14,479,740
IMDbtt10404944

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Questions

How long is The Stronghold?
The Stronghold runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is The Stronghold worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,441 votes, which places it #53 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 79%) and #338 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Stronghold?
The Stronghold was directed by Cédric Jimenez. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Connection (2014), November (2022), The Man with the Iron Heart (2017).
Who stars in The Stronghold?
Gilles Lellouche as Greg Cerva; François Civil as Antoine; Karim Leklou as Yass; Adèle Exarchopoulos as Nora; Cyril Lecomte as Jérôme; Kenza Fortas as Amel.
What is The Stronghold rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Stronghold?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/80094.

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