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Bronson

Bronson

Drama · Action · Crime · 2009

A young man who was sentenced to 7 years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.

Movie details

Bronson

“The Man. The Myth. The Celebrity.”

2009 Drama · Action · Crime 1h 32m

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6.9 / 10

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A young man who was sentenced to 7 years in prison for robbing a post office ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Nicolas Winding Refn

Written by

Brock Norman Brock · Nicolas Winding Refn

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy

Michael Peterson / Charles Bronson

Matt King

Matt King

Paul Daniels

James Lance

James Lance

Phil

Kelly Adams

Kelly Adams

Irene

K

Katy Barker

Julie

Amanda Burton

Amanda Burton

Charlie's Mom

Andrew Forbes

Andrew Forbes

Charlie's Dad

Court is in session

Put Bronson on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.