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In Dubious Battle
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In Dubious Battle

2016-10-08 · 110 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

In the California apple country, 900 migratory workers rise 'in dubious battle' against the landowners. The group takes on a life of its own—stronger than its individual members, and more frightening. Led by the doomed Jim Nolan, the strike is founded on his tragic idealism—'courage, never submit, or yield'.

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Directors
James Franco
Production companies
Thats Hollywood, Rabbit Bandini Productions, AMBI Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 213,982

Top Cast

James FrancoJames FrancoMac McLeod
Nat WolffNat WolffJim Nolan
Selena GomezSelena GomezLisa London
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioAl Anderson
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallChris Bolton
Ed HarrisEd HarrisJoy
Sam ShepardSam ShepardMr. Anderson
Bryan CranstonBryan CranstonSheriff
Zach BraffZach BraffConnor
Josh HutchersonJosh HutchersonVinnie
Danny McBrideDanny McBrideTramp
Ahna O'ReillyAhna O'ReillyEdith "Edie" Malone
Lio TiptonLio TiptonVera
Ashley GreeneAshley GreeneDanni Stevens
Austin StowellAustin StowellEddie
Keegan AllenKeegan AllenKeller
Vince JolivetteMr. Thompson
Scott HazeScott HazeFrank
Kimberly CrandallKimberly CrandallMrs. Thompson
Alex MorfAlex MorfBurke

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