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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2019

Runtime1h 30m

StatusReleased

Budget$5,000,000

RevenueN/A

Production

Tiny Giant Entertainment

TM Films

Movie

American Skin

2019

1h 30m

7.1

Crime

Drama

Synopsis

A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing trial, he takes matters into his own hands.

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