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O.G.

2018-04-20 · 113 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

Louis Menkins is five weeks away from being released after 26 years in prison. He is faced with the decision to put his own release at risk in order to protect a young man named Beecher from growing gang controversies.

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Directors
Madeleine Rotzler
Production companies
HBO Films, Maven Screen Media
Countries
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeffrey WrightJeffrey WrightLouis Menkins
Theothus CarterTheothus CarterBeecher
William FichtnerWilliam FichtnerDanvers
Boyd HolbrookBoyd HolbrookPinkins
Mare WinninghamMare WinninghamJanice
David Patrick KellyDavid Patrick KellyLarry
Yul VazquezYul VazquezBaxter
Bahni TurpinBahni TurpinLudlow
Ryan CutronaRyan CutronaPiner
Ato EssandohAto EssandohSean Black
Kevin JacksonKevin JacksonMo
Christopher AndersonBit
Lisa AshMolly
Stephanie BerryStephanie BerryKaren James
David BurnettYounger Prisoner #2
Candido CarterCandido CarterLouis's Son
Amanda ChristineAmanda ChristineDaughter
James DurhamTerry
Brooke EdwardsForensic Photographer
Steven Foster Sr.Rocca

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