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Cell 211

2009-11-06 · 108 min · ★ 7.4

Action · Thriller · Drama

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.

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Production details

Directors
Daniel Monzón
Production companies
Vaca Films, La Fabrique 2, Morena Films, Telecinco Cinema, Sofica EuropaCorp, Sofica Soficinéma 4
Countries
France, Spain
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,700,000
Revenue
USD 19,300,483

Top Cast

Alberto AmmannAlberto AmmannJuan Oliver
Luis TosarLuis TosarMalamadre
Antonio ResinesAntonio ResinesJosé Utrilla
Marta EturaMarta EturaElena
Manuel MorónManuel MorónErnesto Almansa
Carlos BardemCarlos BardemApache
Luis ZaheraLuis ZaheraReleches
Fernando SotoFernando SotoArmando Nieto
Vicente Romero SánchezVicente Romero SánchezTachuela
Manolo SoloManolo SoloPrison Director
Patxi BisquertPatxi BisquertJon Arteaga
Josean BengoetxeaJosean BengoetxeaAntxon Elorza 'El Profesor'
Anartz ZuazuaAnartz ZuazuaAsier Urruticoechea
Miguel MartínMiguel MartínPincho
Félix CuberoFélix CuberoGermán
David SelvasDavid SelvasErnesto Dueñas
Ricardo de BarreiroRicardo de BarreiroJulián
Antonio Durán 'Morris'Antonio Durán 'Morris'Borrego
Jesús CarrozaJesús CarrozaElvis
Suso ListaPitufo

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