War on Everyone

"They have the right to remain violent."

2016 1h 38m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 487

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Synopsis

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Two corrupt cops in New Mexico set out to blackmail and frame every criminal unfortunate enough to cross their path. Things take a sinister turn, however, when they try to intimidate someone who is more dangerous than they are. Or is he?

“They have the right to remain violent.”

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Cast

Michael Peña
Bob Bolaño
Alexander Skarsgård
Terry Monroe
Theo James
Lord James Mangan
Tessa Thompson
Jackie Hollis
Caleb Landry Jones
Russell Birdwell
Stephanie Sigman
Dolores Bolaño
David Wilmot
Pádraic Power
Malcolm Barrett
Reggie X

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Michael McDonagh
Writers: John Michael McDonagh
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Michael McDonagh, shot by Bobby Bukowski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lorne Balfe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Chris Gill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Peña and Alexander Skarsgård and Theo James carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They have the right to remain violent.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3708886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Michael McDonagh directs. Bobby Bukowski behind the camera. Lorne Balfe scores. Chris Gill cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Directed by John Michael McDonagh, shot by Bobby Bukowski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Lorne Balfe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Chris Gill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Peña and Alexander Skarsgård and Theo James carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "They have the right to remain violent.".
7IMDB entry: tt3708886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.