Brawl in Cell Block 99

2017 2h 12m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1,644

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vince Vaughn
Bradley Thomas
Jennifer Carpenter
Lauren Thomas
Don Johnson
Warden Tuggs
Udo Kier
The Placid Man
Dion Mucciacito
Eleazar
Geno Segers
Roman
Mustafa Shakir
Andre
Marc Blucas
Gil

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: S. Craig Zahler
Writers: S. Craig Zahler
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by S. Craig Zahler, shot by Benji Bakshi. 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 S. Craig Zahler. 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 Greg D'Auria 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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Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Carpenter and Don Johnson carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt5657856 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

S. Craig Zahler directs. Benji Bakshi behind the camera. S. Craig Zahler scores. Greg D'Auria cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Directed by S. Craig Zahler, shot by Benji Bakshi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by S. Craig Zahler. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Greg D'Auria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Carpenter and Don Johnson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt5657856 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 21 themes, including "prison", "fight", "kidnapping", "pregnancy".
9Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Benji Bakshi
Original score: S. Craig Zahler
Editing: Greg D'Auria
Production design: Freddy Waff
Costume design: Vanessa Porter
Makeup / hair: Jovan Vitagliano
Sound: Daniel Brennan
Stunt coordinator: Drew Leary
Runtime: 132 min · 2h 12m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Box office: $64,453
Return: 1% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)

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Gimly2018-01-24
★ 7/10
They don't make 'em like this anymore! Brawl in Cell Block 99 is not just the best of Vince Vaughn's career, it's also one of the best movies of the year. Not for the faint of heart, but something that will stay with me for a long time to come. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.

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