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Shot Caller (2017)

โ€œSome criminals are made in prisonโ€

7.0/10 ยท 2,299 votes 2h 1m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#96 of 319 films from 2017 #627 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Ric Roman Waugh ยท Written by Ric Roman Waugh

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Overview

A newly-released prison gangster is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California.

Cast

Nikolaj Coster-Waldauas Jacob 'Money' Harlon
Omari Hardwickas Kutcher
Jon Bernthalas Frank 'Shotgun'
Lake Bellas Kate Harlon
Emory Cohenas Howie
Jeffrey Donovanas Bottles
Holt McCallanyas Jerry 'The Beast' Manning
Evan Jonesas Chopper
Benjamin Brattas Sanchez
Andrew Bacheloras Tony
Chris Browningas Toby 'Redwood' Simms
Max Greenfieldas Tom
Jessy Schramas Jennifer
Juan Pablo Rabaas Herman Gomez

Facts

Release dateJuly 7, 2017
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt4633690

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Questions

How long is Shot Caller?
Shot Caller runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Shot Caller worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,299 votes, which places it #96 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 70%) and #627 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Shot Caller?
Shot Caller was directed by Ric Roman Waugh. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Shelter (2026), Felon (2008), Greenland (2020).
Who stars in Shot Caller?
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jacob 'Money' Harlon; Omari Hardwick as Kutcher; Jon Bernthal as Frank 'Shotgun'; Lake Bell as Kate Harlon; Emory Cohen as Howie; Jeffrey Donovan as Bottles.
What is Shot Caller rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Shot Caller?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9723.

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