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Starred Up is a British film of genre Drama directed by David Mackenzie released in USA on 26 august 2014 with Jack O'Connell
Starred Up (2014)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 26 august 2014
Length 1h46
Directed by David Mackenzie
OriginUnited-kingdom
Themes Prison films
Rating72%
Starred Up is a 2013 British prison crime drama film directed by David Mackenzie and written by Jonathan Asser. The film stars Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, and Rupert Friend. The film is based on Jonathan Asser's experiences working as a voluntary therapist at HM Prison Wandsworth, with some of the country’s most violent criminals. The title is a term used to describe the early transfer of a criminal from a Young Offender Institution to an adult prison.
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Le film retrace l’histoire d'Eric, un jeune garçon violent qui va être transféré dans une prison pour adultes. Là, il va tenter de se faire respecter par les autres détenus et les surveillants. Mais il va surtout tenter de contrôler ses pulsions grâce à Oliver, le psychologue du centre, et rencontrer un homme, Neville, qui va se révéler être son père.Actors
Jack O'Connell
(Eric Love)
Ben Mendelsohn
(Neville Love)
Rupert Friend
(Oliver Baumer)
Sian Breckin
(Governor Cardew)
Sam Spruell
(Deputy Governor Haynes)
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