''No God, No Master'' is a 2012 American independent crime suspense thriller directed, written, and produced by Terry Green. The film stars

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, Alessandro Mario and

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. ''No God, No Master'' was filmed in

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. The story includes references to the 1914 Ludlow Massacre as well as depictions of the

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trial and the 1920 Wall Street bombing. The film premiered at the 2012

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Plot

In the spring of 1919 a series of package bombs begin to show up on the doorsteps of prominent politicians and businessmen. U.S. Bureau of Investigation Agent William Flynn (Strathairn) is assigned the task of finding those responsible and becomes immersed in an investigation that uncovers an

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plot. The film is based on true events.

Cast

as William J. Flynn *

as Eugenio Ravarini *

as Carlo Tresca * Alessandro Mario as Bartolomeo Vanzetti *

as Attorney General Mitchell Palmer * Jeff DuJardin as Reporter Tom Benton

Production

Development

''No God, No Master'' is directed, written, and produced by Terry Green.

Filming

''No God, No Master'' was filmed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA in 2009 over 24 days at 42 different locations, including Villa Terrace, South Shore Park Pavilion, City Hall and the old Pabst Brewery.

Release

In October 2013, Monterey Media bought the United States distribution rights for release of the film in the United States and Canada in March 2014.

Festivals

''No God, No Master'' was selected to screen at the 2012

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Reception

the film holds a 73% rating on

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, based on 15 reviews.

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 1485761, No God, No Master 2012 films American independent films Films set in 1919 Films about anarchism Political films based on actual events Films shot in Wisconsin Films about terrorism in the United States 2010s English-language films Works about Sacco and Vanzetti 2010s American films BayView Entertainment films Films about political movements Films about political repression