a most violent year
genres: [Drama] [Crime] [Action]
studios: [Lions Gate]
year: 2014
updated: 2016 Apr 15
dvd release: 2015 Apr
rating: 3.5
id's: [imdb]
synopsis
Powerful performances by Oscar Issac (Inside Llewyn Davis) and Jessica Chastain (Interstella) lead this gritty story of crime and corruption in '80s New York City from acclaimed director J.C. Chandor. Abel Morales has a lucrative oil-delivery service. But on the eve of a huge business deal, Abel is snared in a web of danger and deceit. Beset by rivals who want his business and a D.A. who wants to take him down, Abel is driven to desperate measures to save his company and protect his family.
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Oscar Isaac | Abel Morales |
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Jessica Chastain | Anna Morales |
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David Oyelowo | Lawrence |
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Alessandro Nivola | Peter Forente |
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Albert Brooks | Andrew Walsh |
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Elyes Gabel | Julian |
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Catalina Sandino Moreno | Luisa |
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Peter Gerety | Bill O'Leary |
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Christopher Abbott | Louis Servidio |
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Ashley Williams | Lange |
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John Procaccino | Arthur Lewis |
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Glenn Fleshler | Arnold Klein |
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Jerry Adler | Josef |
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Annie Funke | Lorraine Lefkowitz |
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Matthew Maher | John Dominczyk |
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David Margulies | Saul Lefkowitz |
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Pico Alexander | Elias Morales |
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Ben Rosenfield | Alex |
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Daisy Tahan | Annie Morales |
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Taylor Richardson | Elizabeth Morales |
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Jason Ralph | Ian Thompson |
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Lorna Pruce | Toll Booth Clerk Powell |
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Jimmy Palumbo | Jimmy O. |
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Elizabeth Marvel | Mrs. Rose |
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Linda Marie Larson | Debbie |
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Giselle Eisenberg | Catherine Morales |
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William Hill | Eddie |
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Robert Clohessy | Mr. Rose |
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Myrna Cabello | Maria |
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Patrick Breen | Instructor |
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Jenilyn Rodriguez | New Saleswoman |
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Chester Jones III | Beat Cop |
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Teddy Cañez | Contractor |
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Susan Blackwell | Radio Reporter |
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John Douglas Thompson | Radio Reporter |
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Suzanne Cerreta | Kathy |
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Patrick Pitu | Vinny |
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Kathleen Doyle | Lefkowitz Secretary |
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John Dinello | Driver 2 |
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Teddy Coluca | Driver 3 |
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Chris Cardona | Driver 1 |
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Phillip Chi | Thug |
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Tanner | Muffin |
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Giuseppe Ardizzone | NYPD Uniform Cop (uncredited) |
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Marc Alan Austen | Josef's retinue (uncredited) |
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Frank Bal | Armored Guard (uncredited) |
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David Boston | Competitor (uncredited) |
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Vincent Riviezzo | Chef (uncredited) |
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Zariah Singletary | Soccer Player (uncredited) |
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Amiya Steed | Soccer Girl (uncredited) |
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Rick Toscano | Josef's Driver (uncredited) |
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Bill Walters | Subway Rider (uncredited) |
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J.C. Chandor | Director, Writer |