American Violence (2017) Thriller Drama Crime
American Violence (2017) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 4.53/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.5/10
American Violence Plot Synopsis:
Fascinated by the root causes of violent behavior, world renowned psychologist Dr. Amanda Tyler has an opportunity to interview and analyze death row inmate Jackson Shea. As the interview commences, and Jack's fate hangs in the balance, Amanda must determine whether or not a stay of execution should be granted.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Fascinated by the root causes of violent behavior, world renowned psychologist, Dr. Amanda Tyler, has...
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American Violence Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
Production Co.: Cinedigm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanViolenceMovie/
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / American Violence Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 03, 2017, DVD: Feb 03, 2017
Producers: Jose Alvarado, Lauren De Normandie, Pete de Normandie, Kelly Ervin, Matthew Helderman, Joe Listhaus, Michael Long, Christopher Brian Nicoletti, Henry Penzi, Terence Sims, Luke Taylor, Timothy Woodward Jr.
Musicians: Andrew Joslyn
Cinematographers: Pablo Diez
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American Violence Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kaiwi Lyman | ... | Jackson Shea (as Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau) |
| Bruce Dern | ... | Richard Morton |
| Denise Richards | ... | Amanda Tyler |
| Columbus Short | ... | Ben Woods |
| Rob Gronkowski | ... | Brad |
| Michael Paré | ... | Martin Bigg |
| Johnny Messner | ... | Paul |
| Emma Rigby | ... | Olivia Rose |
| Nick Chinlund | ... | Belmonte |
| Patrick Kilpatrick | ... | Charlie Rose |
| Hunter Fischer | ... | Young Jack |
| Michele Santopietro | ... | Cynthia Shea |
| J. Todd Anderson | ... | Michael |
| Stipe Miocic | ... | Hal |
| Robert Goon | ... | Vin |
| Michael Katz | ... | Lew |
| Stephen Brown | ... | Father O''Connell |
| Billy Mayo | ... | Wilder |
| Willow Hale | ... | Beatrice |
| Kai Scarlett Williams | ... | Ally |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kaiwi Lyman – Jackson Shea (as Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau)
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Kaiwi Lyman-Mersereau - Bruce Dern (b. June 4, 1936) – Richard Morton
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Denise Richards (b. February 17, 1971) – Amanda Tyler
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Denise | Denise Lee Richards - Columbus Short (b. September 19, 1982) – Ben Woods
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Rob Gronkowski – Brad
- Michael Paré (b. October 9, 1958) – Martin Bigg
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Michael Pare - Johnny Messner (b. April 11, 1970) – Paul
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: John Messner | Jonny Messner - Emma Rigby (b. September 26, 1989) – Olivia Rose
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Nick Chinlund (b. November 18, 1961) – Belmonte
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Nicholas Chinlund | Z. Nicholas Chinlund - Patrick Kilpatrick (b. August 20, 1949) – Charlie Rose
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Pat Kilpatrick - Hunter Fischer – Young Jack
- Michele Santopietro (b. July 7, 1971) – Cynthia Shea
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Michelle Santopietro - J. Todd Anderson – Michael
Also known as: J.T. Anderson | Jay Todd Anderson | John Todd Anderson | Todd Anderson - Stipe Miocic – Hal
- Robert Goon – Vin
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