Bronson

Bronson

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn

Writer: Brock Norman Brock, Nicolas Winding Refn

Cast: Tom Hardy, Matt King, James Lance, Kelly Adams And Amanda Burton

Distributor: Magnet Releasing

Country: UK

Theatrical Release Date: October 9, 2009

Synopsis: In 1974, a hot headed 19 year old named Michael Peterson (Tom Hardy) decided he wanted to make a name for himself and so, with a homemade sawed-off shotgun and a head full of dreams he attempted to rob a post office. After making off with only £26.18, he was swiftly apprehended and originally sentenced to 7 years in jail, Peterson has subsequently been behind bars for 34 years, 30 of which have been spent in solitary confinement. During that time, Michael Petersen, the boy, faded away and 'Charles Bronson,' his superstar alter ego, took center stage... [Synopsis courtesy of Magnet Releasing]

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