The Devil You Know

"Never cross family."

2022 1h 56m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 44

ThrillerDramaCrime

Synopsis

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Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.

“Never cross family.”

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Cast

Omar Epps
Marcus Cowans
William Catlett
Drew Cowans
Glynn Turman
Lloyd Cowans
Curtiss Cook
Anthony Cowans
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Della Cowans
Erica Tazel
Eva Dylan
Vaughn W. Hebron
Terry Cowans
Michael Beach
Greg Hansen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Charles Murray
Writers: Charles Murray
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Charles Murray, shot by Ludovica Isidori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Omar Epps and William Catlett and Glynn Turman carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Never cross family.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14591594 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Charles Murray directs. Ludovica Isidori behind the camera. Chris Joyner scores. Geofrey Hildrew cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3Directed by Charles Murray, shot by Ludovica Isidori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Chris Joyner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Geofrey Hildrew shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Omar Epps and William Catlett and Glynn Turman carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Never cross family.".
8IMDB entry: tt14591594 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 44 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.