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The Trigger

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
107
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The Trigger (2019)
Hustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if only even for a day, he manages to trick Tommy into getting him an apartment, a used car and a job and moves Heather in with him, but things quickly spin out of control when Bennie is brought in for questioning.
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Hustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, form... Read allHustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if on... Read allHustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if only even for a day, he manages to trick Tommy into getting him an apartment, a used car and... Read all

  • Director
    • Christopher Bradley
  • Writer
    • Christopher Bradley
  • Stars
    • Slade Pearce
    • Julia Anne Severance
    • Daniel Kapinga
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    107
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Bradley
    • Writer
      • Christopher Bradley
    • Stars
      • Slade Pearce
      • Julia Anne Severance
      • Daniel Kapinga
    • 5User reviews
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    Slade Pearce
    Slade Pearce
    • Erik Coyle
    Julia Anne Severance
    Julia Anne Severance
    • Heather Keene
    Daniel Kapinga
    • Tommy Holbart
    Joe Ricci
    Joe Ricci
    • Bennie
    Robyne Richards
    Robyne Richards
    • Dolores
    Michael Hanelin
    Michael Hanelin
    • Bert
    Laura Durant
    Laura Durant
    • Marcella
    Kelsey Grizzard
    • Mickey
    Patrick Kelly
    • Mr. Gruen
    Patrick Morrison
    • Felix
    Bobby Minch
    • Truck Driver
    Jason McCrite
    Jason McCrite
    • Crawford
    Austin Chase Rapp
    Austin Chase Rapp
    • Man
    • (as Austin Rapp)
    Ape Shirley
    Ape Shirley
    • Drug Dealer #1
    Brian Kiefling
    • Police Officer
    Alene Dee Nelson
    • Director
      • Christopher Bradley
    • Writer
      • Christopher Bradley
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    8/10

    Good film that shines a light on a rarely talked about topic

    Disclosure: the writer and director of this film, Christopher Bradley, was one of my film professors. I took 4 of his classes. I am also acquainted with the cinematographer, Aiden Chapparone. So, there is some inherent bias in my review.

    This is a well-made film (especially given that it was made locally in the Phoenix metro area) with an interesting storyline. The film shows some of the incredible difficulties ex-cons face when they are released from prison and the lengths one may go to feel normal again. I had little knowledge of the subject material, so this film was very informative. I didn't have many expectations going into this film, but I left having been interested and entertained throughout the entire runtime. There were several outstanding shots that I found impressive. The acting was also good. Overall, a very good movie. Give it a try!
    • sixdabomb
    • Jul 28, 2019
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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • The Trigger Official Website
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Триггер
    • Production companies
      • Brilliant Way Productions
      • Madu Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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