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The World Made Straight
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The World Made Straight

2015-01-09 · 119 min · ★ 5.6

Drama

In a rural Appalachian community haunted by the legacy of a Civil War massacre, a rebellious young man struggles to escape the violence that would bind him to the past.

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Directors
David Burris
Production companies
Myriad Pictures, Bifrost Pictures, Dreambridge Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Haley Joel OsmentHaley Joel OsmentShank
Minka KellyMinka KellyDena
Noah WyleNoah WyleLeonard
Jeremy IrvineJeremy IrvineTravis
Adelaide ClemensAdelaide ClemensLori
Marcus HesterMarcus HesterHubert
Sandra Ellis LaffertySandra Ellis LaffertyMrs. Ponder
Steve EarleSteve EarleCarlton
Stephen GevedonStephen GevedonGrandfather
Tim WareTim WareStore Manager
Diana LenskaDiana LenskaLeonard's Grandmother
Tom GilroyTom GilroyMr. Anderson
Robin MullinsRobin MullinsMother
Colin DennardColin DennardWesley
Fred GalleFred GallePatient

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