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5lbs of Pressure
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5lbs of Pressure

2024-03-08 · 111 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Crime · Romance · TV Movie

Fresh out of prison after serving time for murder, Adam returns to his old stomping grounds to seek out a son who doesn't know him. Eli, the brother of the man he killed is looking for revenge. Mike, is trying to escape a life of crime living under the thumb of his gangster Uncle.

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Directors
Phil Allocco
Production companies
Tetrad Productions, Make Things Work, Dark Dreams Entertainment, Paint Night Productions, Studio507, SHFT, Intrinsic Value Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Luke EvansLuke EvansAdam
Rory CulkinRory CulkinMike
Alex PettyferAlex PettyferLeff
Rudy PankowRudy PankowJimmy
Charlie RawesCharlie RawesAl
Laura HopperLaura HopperAliyah
Fahim FazliFahim FazliJabar
James Oliver WheatleyJames Oliver WheatleySicky
Julee CerdaJulee CerdaPatricia Earl
Alana de FreitasAlana de FreitasMadam
Grahame FoxGrahame FoxLenny
Andy M MilliganNew Yorker
Manoj AnandManoj AnandMirror Bar Customer
Mark GriffinMark GriffinJohnny
Haroon RafiqNew York Pedestrian
Adam FieldingAdam FieldingLewis
Stephanie LeonidasStephanie LeonidasDonna
Daniel SinghDaniel SinghThug 1
Olivia CarruthersOlivia CarruthersAnna
Savannah SteynSavannah SteynLori

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