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The Guilty
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The Guilty

2021-09-24 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Thriller

A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.

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Directors
Antoine Fuqua
Production companies
Nine Stories Productions, Bold Films, Fuqua Films, Amet Entertainment, Endeavor Content, Capstone Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jake GyllenhaalJake GyllenhaalJoe Baylor
Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeSgt. Bill Miller (voice)
Riley KeoughRiley KeoughEmily Lighton (voice)
Peter SarsgaardPeter SarsgaardHenry Fisher (voice)
Christina Vidal MitchellChristina Vidal MitchellSgt. Denise Wade
Paul DanoPaul DanoMatthew Fontenot (voice)
Eli GoreeEli GoreeRick (voice)
Da'Vine Joy RandolphDa'Vine Joy RandolphCHP Dispatcher (voice)
David CastañedaDavid CastañedaTim Gerachi
Adrian MartinezAdrian MartinezManny
Christiana MontoyaChristiana MontoyaAbby (voice)
Gillian ZinserGillian ZinserJess Baylor (voice)
Aileen BurdockAileen BurdockLA Times Operator (voice)
Bill BurrBill BurrNightclub Caller (voice)
Beau KnappBeau KnappDru Nashe (voice)
Edi PattersonEdi PattersonKatherine Harbor (voice)
Marlene ForteMarlene ForteHouse on Fire Caller (voice)
Maurice WebsterMaurice WebsterGary
Bret Eric PorterBret Eric PorterMarion
Sal LucioSal LucioCHP Officer

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