Rent Shot Caller (2017)

3.3 of 5 from 263 ratings
1h 56min
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Synopsis:
"Shot Caller" follows the harrowing journey of successful businessman Jacob Harlon (Nicolaj Coster-Waldau) who is transformed into a stoic, ruthless prison gangster after a DUI sends him down the rabbit hole of the American prison system, even once released he is forced into a gang war on the mean streets of Southern California.
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Directors:
Producers:
Jonathan King, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, Ric Roman Waugh
Writers:
Ric Roman Waugh
Studio:
Altitude
Genres:
Drama, Thrillers
Collections:
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BBFC:
Release Date:
26/12/2017
Run Time:
116 minutes
Languages:
English DTS 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
26/12/2017
Run Time:
120 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B

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Reviews (5) of Shot Caller

A prison/crime drama you won't forget - Shot Caller review by Philip in Paradiso

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16/08/2019

This is the story of a fairly ordinary American businessman with a loving wife and family, who ends up in jail in the company of hardened criminals. In order to survive, he soon emulates the other inmates, resorting to violence when he needs to.

There are implausible details in the story, more particularly towards the end, in my view, but it is a very good film that will stay with you, because of the depiction of prison life -- the violence, the gangs, and the code of honour among inmates. You realise what the culture in prisons is and how they operate: it's like a punch in the face and a kick in the stomach. It comes across as very realistic, in terms of US prisons, at any rate (but I suspect conditions are similar in many British prisons, where we hear the level of violence is growing all the time).

So, I recommend this movie, if you have the stomach for this kind of storyline, which is dark but compelling.

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Compelling, but not the easiest watch. - Shot Caller review by KF

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07/03/2018

Tough, hard edged prison/crime drama. Compelling but a bit over Americanised for my liking. The story line has a credibility gap that could make you think it's actually one of those exceptional true stories film!

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Close but no cigar - Shot Caller review by KN

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28/03/2018

Just about recommend this. Not particularly original but it is pacey and efficiently made. Fine acting generally especially jamie Lannister but you could try something better such as the mighty tv series Oz or A Prophet.

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