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Escalation
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Escalation

2023-09-01 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Thriller · Crime

A former police officer puts aside his differences with the force in order to track down his brother's murderer. He teams with a younger detective to bring the case home.

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Directors
Jimmy Mak
Production companies
Kemodo Entertainment, High Star Entertainment
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chris MarkChris MarkChris
Nina KiriNina KiriMichelle
Cindy SampsonCindy SampsonArcher
George TchortovGeorge TchortovHatton
Milton BarnesMilton BarnesSpencer
Paul AmosPaul AmosPerry
Jeff YungJeff YungKen
DL MacDonaldDL MacDonaldGale

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