Brawl in Cell Block 99
After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.
Release Year
2017
Runtime
132 min
Audience Score
7.0
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the prison he resides in into a battleground.
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Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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