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The Shadow of Violence

2019, Crime/Drama, 1h 41m

71 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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The Shadow of Violence presents a grimly effective portrait of one man's struggle with divided loyalties, elevated by standout performances from a stellar cast. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A former boxer cares for his autistic son while working as an enforcer for a family of drug dealers in rural Ireland.

Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Brief Nudity|Some Strong Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & thriller
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Director: Nick Rowland
Producer: Daniel Emmerson
Writer: Joe Murtagh
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 31, 2020 limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 31, 2020
Runtime: 1h 41m
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Screen Ireland, DMC Film, Film 4, Element Pictures, WRAP Fund
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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