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Law Abiding Citizen
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Law Abiding Citizen

2009-10-15 · 109 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.

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Directors
F. Gary Gray
Production companies
The Film Department, Evil Twins, Warp Films, Overture Films, G-BASE
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 53,000,000
Revenue
USD 127,900,000

Top Cast

Jamie FoxxJamie FoxxNick Rice
Gerard ButlerGerard ButlerClyde Alexander Shelton
Colm MeaneyColm MeaneyDetective Dunnigan
Bruce McGillBruce McGillJonas Cantrell
Leslie BibbLeslie BibbSarah Lowell
Michael IrbyMichael IrbyDetective Garza
Gregory ItzinGregory ItzinWarden Iger
Regina HallRegina HallKelly Rice
Emerald-Angel YoungEmerald-Angel YoungDenise Rice
Brooke Stacy MillsBrooke Stacy MillsClyde's Wife
Christian StolteChristian StolteClarence Darby
Annie CorleyAnnie CorleyJudge Laura Burch
Richard PortnowRichard PortnowBill Reynolds
Viola DavisViola DavisMayor April Henry
Michael KellyMichael KellyBray
Josh StewartJosh StewartRupert Ames
Roger BartRoger BartBrian Bringham
Dan BittnerDan BittnerSereno
Patrick McDadePatrick McDadeCharlie - City Hall Security
Richard BarlowRichard BarlowOlder Cop

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