Cell 211
(2009)
Overview
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Director
Daniel Monzón
Top Billed
Alberto Ammann
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CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10March 14, 2024
Now there are a few rather daft plot holes here, but in the main this is a really strong prison drama anchored well by Luis Tosar and Alberto Ammann. The latter man ("Juan") is on an orientation visit to a high security prison were he is shortly to begin work when a full scale riot breaks out. That is being led by "Malamadre" (Tosar) and it's only by luck - he had had an earlier accident and was recovering in cell 211 - that he isn't taken hostag… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
$5,700,000
Revenue
$19,300,483