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The Experiment
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The Experiment

2010-07-15 · 96 min · ★ 6.4

Thriller · Drama

20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.

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Directors
Paul T. Scheuring
Production companies
Stage 6 Films, Inferno Entertainment, Cinedigm, Magnet Media Productions, Magnet Media Group, Adelstein/Parouse Productions, Mercator Pictures, Natural Selection, Westeast Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 21,800,000

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Adrien BrodyAdrien BrodyTravis
Cam GigandetCam GigandetChase
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerBarris
Maggie GraceMaggie GraceKelly
Clifton Collins Jr.Clifton Collins Jr.Nix
Fisher StevensFisher StevensArchaleta
Damien LeakeDamien LeakeGovenor
Ethan CohnEthan CohnBenji
Travis FimmelTravis FimmelHelweg
David BannerDavid BannerBosch
Rod MaioranoRex
Rachel O'MearaRachel O'MearaFemale Administrator
Jeanne HopsonGertrude
Jack MishlerHenry
Jason LewJason LewOscar

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