

Bronson
2009-03-13 · 92 min · ★ 6.9
A young man who was sentenced to 7 years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.
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Production details
- Directors
- Nicolas Winding Refn
- Production companies
- Vertigo Films, 4DH Films, Aramid Entertainment, Str8jacket Creations, EM Media, Scanbox Production, Protagonist Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Denmark
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 230,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,300,000
Top Cast
Tom HardyMichael Peterson / Charles Bronson
Matt KingPaul Daniels
James LancePhil
Kelly AdamsIrene
Amanda BurtonCharlie's Mom
Andrew ForbesCharlie's Dad
Mark PowleyAndy Love / Friendly Screw
Hugh RossUncle Jack
Tracy WilesJewellery Shop Assistant 1
Luing AndrewsHysterical Screw
Jonny PhillipsPrison Governor
Paul DonnellyScrew
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