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Lawless

2012-08-29 · 115 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama · Western

In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Virginia, run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business — bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest is the brain of the operation; older Howard is the brawn, and younger Jack, the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.

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Directors
John Hillcoat
Production companies
Benaroya Pictures, Yucaipa Films, Annapurna Pictures, Pie Films Inc., Red Wagon Entertainment, Revolt Films, BlumHansonAllen Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 26,000,000
Revenue
USD 55,404,207

Top Cast

Shia LaBeoufShia LaBeoufJack Bondurant
Tom HardyTom HardyForrest Bondurant
Gary OldmanGary OldmanFloyd Banner
Guy PearceGuy PearceCharlie Rakes
Jason ClarkeJason ClarkeHoward Bondurant
Jessica ChastainJessica ChastainMaggie Beauford
Mia WasikowskaMia WasikowskaBertha Minnix
Dane DeHaanDane DeHaanCricket Pate
Lew TempleLew TempleDeputy Henry Abshire
Chris McGarryChris McGarryDanny
Tim TolinMason Wardell
Marcus HesterMarcus HesterDeputy Jeff Richards
Bill CampBill CampSheriff Hodges
Alex VanAlex VanTizwell Minnix
Noah TaylorNoah TaylorGummy Walsh
Mark AshworthMark AshworthHophead #1
Tom ProctorTom ProctorHophead #2
Bruce McKinnonBruce McKinnonJimmy Turner
Eric MendenhallEric MendenhallSpoons Rivard
Toni ByrdToni ByrdIda Belle

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