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The Hanging Sun
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The Hanging Sun

2022-09-12 · 93 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Drama · Thriller · Mystery · Romance

On the run from his former employer, a reluctant hitman seeks refuge in an isolated village where he is faced with events that test the true nature of his conscience.

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Directors
Francesco Carrozzini
Production companies
Groenlandia, Cattleya, Vision Distribution, Sky Cinema
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alessandro BorghiAlessandro BorghiJohn
Jessica Brown FindlayJessica Brown FindlayLea
Sam SpruellSam SpruellAaron
Frederick SchmidtFrederick SchmidtMichael
Raphael VicasRaphael VicasCaleb
Charles DanceCharles DanceJacob
Peter MullanPeter MullanDad
Salome R. GunnarsdottirSalome R. GunnarsdottirAnita
Anton ValensiAnton ValensiSilas
Tommy C. CareyLeon
Lorenzo McGovern ZainiLorenzo McGovern ZainiYoung John
Luca HaywardYoung Michael
Benjamin NobleBenjamin NoblePolice Agent

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