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Lawless (2012)
Director: John Hillcoat
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Guy Pearce
7.2
67%Runtime115 min
Rating18
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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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Lawless, the 2012 crime drama directed by John Hillcoat, has received a mixed critical reception. While the film boasts a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb, indicating positive audience reception, it has a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting a more divided critical response.
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Set during Prohibition-era America, this gritty period crime drama directed by John Hillcoat features Guy Pearce in a villainous role, complementing the film's exploration of morality, violence, and the struggle for survival.
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Lawless is a 2012 American gangster film directed by John Hillcoat. The screenplay, by Australian singer-screenwriter Nick Cave, is based on Matt Bondurant's historical novel The Wettest County in the World (2008). The film stars Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Guy Pearce.
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