

American Hangman
2019-01-04 · 99 min · ★ 6.0
An unidentified man posts a live feed on social media showing that he has kidnapped two strangers and intends to kill one before the day is out. His intention is to hold a capital 'trial' online. As the authorities recognize what's happening, it becomes apparent that the online public is going to act as judge and jury.
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Production details
- Directors
- Wilson Coneybeare
- Production companies
- Hangman Justice Productions, The Fyzz
- Countries
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Donald SutherlandJudge Straight
Vincent KartheiserHenry David Cole
Oliver DennisLieutenant Roy
Paul BraunsteinRon
Matt BaramMr. Brunelli
Dan BeirneTom
Joanne BolandStokely
Al SapienzaDetective Steptoe
Jess SalgueiroDarnley
Parveen KaurKaitlyn
Genelle WilliamsBarbara
Alexander CrowtherJosh Harkridge
Kelly Van der BurgJean Treblis
Chris VioletteTask Force Police 1
Matthew WillsonTerry
Lucia WaltersHarper Grant
Kamilla KowalTeenage Neighbor
Charlie EbbsAngry Neighbor
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