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Clean

Clean

Crime · Action · Drama · 2022

Tormented by a past life, garbage man Clean attempts a life of quiet redemption. But when his good intentions mark him a target of a local crime boss, Clean is forced to reconcile with the violence of his past.

Movie details

Clean

“Revenge is a dirty business.”

2022 Crime · Action · Drama 1h 33m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

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Tormented by a past life, garbage man Clean attempts a life of quiet redemption. But when his good intentions mark him a target of a local crime boss, Clean is forced to reconcile with the violence of his past.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul Solet

Written by

Paul Solet · Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Clean

Glenn Fleshler

Glenn Fleshler

Michael

Richie Merritt

Richie Merritt

Mikey

C

Chandler DuPont

Dianda

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Travis

Michelle Wilson

Michelle Wilson

Ethel

John Bianco

John Bianco

Frank

Court is in session

Put Clean on trial.

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

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“Momentum is a formal choice.”

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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.