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Brawl in Cell Block 99 2017
Brawl in Cell Block 99 represents a 2017 American prison film crafted by S. Craig Zahler. This movie features Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Carpenter, Marc Blucas, Mustafa Shakir, Dion Mucciacito, Geno Segers, Thomas Guiry, Udo Kier, and Don Johnson in leading roles. The narrative centers on Bradley Thomas, a drug courier who is forced to murder an inmate within a high-security prison in order to save his expecting wife from a deadly drug boss.
S. Craig Zahler developed the screenplay for Brawl in Cell Block 99 following viewing of multiple prison movies, aiming to introduce fresh components into the genre. Casting choices included Vaughn due to his reliability and genuine presence, marking a departure from Vaughn's typical comedic performances. To prepare for action scenes, Vaughn committed to physical training and conditioning. Principal photography occurred in Staten Island, New York City, spanning from August through October 2016 with a production cost of $4 million.
The film debuted at the 74th Venice International Film Festival before hitting cinemas, digital HD platforms, and video on demand in October 2017 via RLJE Films. Critics responded favorably, highlighting Vaughn's acting and the movie’s 1970s exploitation approach. It was recognized as one of the top films of the year by The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and The A.V. Club.
Cast
- Vince VaughnBradley Thomas
- Jennifer CarpenterLauren Thomas
- Don JohnsonWarden Tuggs
- Udo KierThe Placid Man
- Marc BlucasGil
- Mustafa ShakirAndre
- Tom GuiryWilson
- Dion MucciacitoEleazar
- Geno SegersRoman
- Willie C. CarpenterLefty
- Fred MelamedMr. Irving
- Clark JohnsonDetective Watkins
- Pooja KumarDenise Pawther
- Tobee PaikThe doctor
- Rob MorganJeremy
- Dan AmboyerLongman
- Philip EttingerDerrick
- Devon WindsorJill
Crew
- Director
- S. Craig Zahler
- Writer
- S. Craig Zahler
- Producer
- Jack Heller, Dallas Sonnier
- Cinematography
- Benji Bakshi
- Editing
- Greg D'Auria
- Music
- Jeff Herriott, S. Craig Zahler
Details
- Production
- Assemble Media, Caliber Media Company, Cinestate, Realmbuilders Productions, XYZ Films
- Distributor
- RLJE Films
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $79,208
