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Son of a Gun

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Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch, but protection comes at a price.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2014-10-16

Runtime: 108 mins

Director: Julius Avery

Writer: Julius Avery

Spoken language: English

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Original title: Son of a Gun

Production Companies: Media House Capital, Altitude Film Entertainment, Daydream Productions, Bridle Path Films, Southern Light Films, WBMC, Screen Australia, ScreenWest, Lotterywest, Screen NSW, Hopscotch Entertainment One

Production Countries: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom

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