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Retaliation

Original title: Romans
  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
1.7K
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Retaliation (2017)
Orlando Bloom stars as Malky, a demolition worker whose life receives a seismic shock when, out drinking with friends at a local pub, he sees a disturbing figure from his past: the man he holds responsible for a traumatic childhood incident. Fueled by anger, Malky sets out on a path of vengeance -- and discovers that no one can escape the consequences of their sins in this taut thriller.
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An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.

  • Directors
    • Ludwig Shammasian
    • Paul Shammasian
  • Writer
    • Geoff Thompson
  • Stars
    • Orlando Bloom
    • Janet Montgomery
    • Anne Reid
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.7K
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    • Directors
      • Ludwig Shammasian
      • Paul Shammasian
    • Writer
      • Geoff Thompson
    • Stars
      • Orlando Bloom
      • Janet Montgomery
      • Anne Reid
    • 47User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom
    • Malky
    Janet Montgomery
    Janet Montgomery
    • Emma
    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Mother
    India Fowler
    India Fowler
    • Sophie
    Alex Ferns
    Alex Ferns
    • Jo
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    • Paul
    Rosalyn Wright
    Rosalyn Wright
    • Doctor
    James Smillie
    James Smillie
    • Jimmy
    Josh Myers
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    • Colin
    Kyle Rees
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    John Whitby
    John Whitby
    • Pete
    Phelim Kelly
    Phelim Kelly
    • Church Attendee
    Michael Chapman
    Michael Chapman
    • Church Attendee
    Natasha Jean Sparkes
    • Sue
    • (as Natasha Sparkes)
    Deborah Rock
    Deborah Rock
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    Jo Wheatley
    • Chorister
    Dan Styles
    Dan Styles
    • Road Rage Driver
    Dino Fazzani
    • Builder in Cafe
    • Directors
      • Ludwig Shammasian
      • Paul Shammasian
    • Writer
      • Geoff Thompson
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    6wandernn1-81-683274

    Leave Revenge In The Hands Of The Lord!!!!

    A different sort of role for Orlando Bloom, as an ex-con fighting through his reality many years after being molested by a Priest of the church. It doesn't come off as yet another hit piece on the church at least. It is however, a dark and moody movie. It's not bad and also not great. The best part of it is that it had some language and skin. 6/10.
    6calicut110

    Good film, doesn't deserve such low reviews

    This moving has good acting, direction and purpose. I think Orlando Bloom showed he can really act, maybe for the first time in his career. I wish there was more closure in a few areas but overall it was very well done. It's a disturbing subject but really powerful and a good execution.
    6Spidenus816

    Not What's Expected

    It has more depth to it than expected. Fair warning: it is not an Equalizer-type film. It's a different category altogether.
    7ReelReviewer911

    Bravo! Powerful film!

    Underrated gem.

    Yes, it's dark subject matter but the message is bright.

    PhenomEnal work by the cast! Orlando Bloom delivers a performance that should have been anything but swept under the rug. This one deserves your attention.
    10c-bevan

    From someone who knows

    An excellent movie about a very sad and disturbing subject. Orlando Bloom's performance was so well done I believed every look and sound of his character. There are so many people who are in need of help in this world. My hope is that this movie will help make a change, somewhere.

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    • Trivia
      The film originally premiered in 2017 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, but did not receive a U.S. release until 2020 when Saban Films picked it up during the COVID-19 pandemic. The actors Orlando Bloom and Janet Montgomery were really surprised when the film finally got picked up, as many years had passed and they thought it'd never see the light of day.
    • Goofs
      12th minute: dartboards in a UK pub are hung too low.

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Відступник
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamscape
      • Tea Shop Productions
      • Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,741
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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