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Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)

7.0/10 ยท 1,640 votes 2h 12m nr ActionThrillerCrime

#108 of 319 films from 2017 #669 of 2168 in action

Directed by S. Craig Zahler ยท Written by S. Craig Zahler

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Overview

After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.

Cast

Vince Vaughnas Bradley Thomas
Jennifer Carpenteras Lauren Thomas
Don Johnsonas Warden Tuggs
Udo Kieras The Placid Man
Dion Mucciacitoas Eleazar
Geno Segersas Roman
Mustafa Shakiras Andre
Marc Blucasas Gil
Tom Guiryas Wilson
Fred Melamedas Mr Irving
Clark Johnsonas Detective Watkins
Devon Windsoras Jill
Pooja Kumaras Denise Pawther
Jay Hieronas Teardrop

Facts

Release dateSeptember 23, 2017
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$64,453 (0.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt5657856

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Questions

How long is Brawl in Cell Block 99?
Brawl in Cell Block 99 runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Brawl in Cell Block 99 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,640 votes, which places it #108 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 66%) and #669 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Brawl in Cell Block 99?
Brawl in Cell Block 99 was directed by S. Craig Zahler. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bone Tomahawk (2015), Dragged Across Concrete (2019).
Who stars in Brawl in Cell Block 99?
Vince Vaughn as Bradley Thomas; Jennifer Carpenter as Lauren Thomas; Don Johnson as Warden Tuggs; Udo Kier as The Placid Man; Dion Mucciacito as Eleazar; Geno Segers as Roman.
What is Brawl in Cell Block 99 rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Brawl in Cell Block 99?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/94692.

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