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Son of a Gun
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Son of a Gun

2014-10-16 · 108 min · ★ 6.4

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch, but protection comes at a price.

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Directors
Julius Avery
Production companies
Media House Capital, Altitude Film Entertainment, Daydream Productions, Bridle Path Films, Southern Light Films, WBMC, Screen Australia, ScreenWest, Lotterywest, Screen NSW, Hopscotch Entertainment One
Countries
Australia, Canada, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 660,241

Top Cast

Ewan McGregorEwan McGregorBrendan Lynch
Brenton ThwaitesBrenton ThwaitesJR White
Alicia VikanderAlicia VikanderTasha
Jacek KomanJacek KomanSam
Matt NableMatt NableSterlo
Tom BudgeTom BudgeJosh
Nash EdgertonNash EdgertonChris
Damon HerrimanDamon HerrimanPrivate Wilson
Eddie BarooEddie BarooMerv
Marko JovanovićMarko JovanovićKen
Sam HutchinSam HutchinDave
Lucas BrownAndy
Jesse McGinnJesse McGinnSwimsuit Girl
Brendan KerkvlietBrendan KerkvlietPrison Officer
Matt FlannaganMatt FlannaganPrison Officer
Geoff KelsoGeoff KelsoPrison Officer
Peter NeavesPeter NeavesPrison Officer
Kazimir SasKazimir SasJR's Cellmate
Craig SparrowhawkCraig SparrowhawkDave's Crony
Jared De' HarJared De' HarDave's Crony

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