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Starred Up
Why this pick
A raw, claustrophobic prison drama centred on a volatile young inmate and the uneasy paternal bonds that form amid institutional violence.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2000 1h 34m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Ron Decker, a young man convicted for drug possession, is sent to prison where veteran con Earl Copen takes Decker under his wing and introduces him into his own gang. Copen first helps out Decker when three Puerto Ricans attempt to lure him into a cell block to rape him, however Copen sees through their plans and talks to the Puerto Ricans, who quickly abandon interest in Decker.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Danny Trejo
Vito
Mark Boone Junior
Paul Adams
Seymour Cassel
Lt. Seeman
Tom Arnold
Buck Rowan
Rockets Redglare
Big Rand
Edward Bunker
Buzzard
Michael Buscemi
Mr. Herrell
Steven Randazzo
Jacob Horvath