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The Stronghold
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The Stronghold

2021-08-18 · 105 min · ★ 7.3

Thriller · Action · Crime

Tired of the small-time grind, three Marseille cops get a chance to bust a major drug network. But lines blur when a key informant makes a big ask.

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Directors
Cédric Jimenez
Production companies
StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions
Countries
France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,479,740

Top Cast

Gilles LelloucheGilles LelloucheGreg Cerva
François CivilFrançois CivilAntoine
Karim LeklouKarim LeklouYass
Adèle ExarchopoulosAdèle ExarchopoulosNora
Cyril LecomteCyril LecomteJérôme
Kenza FortasKenza FortasAmel
Michaël AbiteboulMichaël AbiteboulJacques
Idir AzougliIdir AzougliKevin
Vincent DarmuzeyVincent DarmuzeyStéphane
Jean-Yves BertelootJean-Yves BertelootYvon
Kaïs AmsisKaïs AmsisLe gamin voleur
Foued NabbaFoued NabbaHomme TMAX Castellane
Abdellah KhoulaleneHomme Cayenne 1
Jacques KountaHomme Cayenne 2
Sarah ChaumetteLa juge
Pierre LopezPierre LopezLe maton
Christophe MaratierFlic opération Castellane
Hannil GhilasHannil GhilasBandit cagoulé
Céline DefayFemme flic Nora
José HeuzéJosé HeuzéMaton prison des Baumettes

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