''Bent'' is a 2018 American
crime
In ordinary language, a crime is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority. The term ''crime'' does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition,Farmer, Lindsay: "Crime, definitions of", in Ca ...
thriller
Thriller may refer to:
* Thriller (genre), a broad genre of literature, film and television
** Thriller film, a film genre under the general thriller genre
Comics
* ''Thriller'' (DC Comics), a comic book series published 1983–84 by DC Comics i ...
film directed and written by
Robert Moresco
Robert Moresco is an American producer, screenwriter, director and actor. His credits include the films ''10th & Wolf'' and ''Crash''. Moresco's script for ''Crash'' won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, which he shared with co-wr ...
, based on a 2009 book ''Deadly Codes'' by JP O'Donnell. It starred
Karl Urban
Karl-Heinz Urban (born 7 June 1972) is a New Zealand actor. His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. His first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film ''Ghost Ship''. Since t ...
,
Sofía Vergara
Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara (; born July 10, 1972) is a Colombian and American actress and model. She was the highest paid actress in American television from 2013 to 2020. , and
Andy García.
Plot
''Bent'' follows Danny Gallagher (
Karl Urban
Karl-Heinz Urban (born 7 June 1972) is a New Zealand actor. His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. His first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film ''Ghost Ship''. Since t ...
), a discredited narcotics detective who, upon his release from prison, makes plans to seek revenge on the accuser who framed him and killed his partner. Through his quest, Gallagher is forced to confront a ruthless, seductive government agent Rebecca (
Sofía Vergara
Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara (; born July 10, 1972) is a Colombian and American actress and model. She was the highest paid actress in American television from 2013 to 2020. ), who may or may not be on his side; and his mentor Jimmy Murtha (
Andy García), a retired cop who has fought corruption his entire career.
Cast
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Karl Urban
Karl-Heinz Urban (born 7 June 1972) is a New Zealand actor. His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and TV series such as '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. His first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film ''Ghost Ship''. Since t ...
as Danny Gallagher
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Sofía Vergara
Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara (; born July 10, 1972) is a Colombian and American actress and model. She was the highest paid actress in American television from 2013 to 2020. as Rebecca
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Andy García as Jimmy Murtha
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Grace Byers as Kate
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Vincent Spano as Charlie Horvath
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Tonya Cornelisse as Helen
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John Finn as Driscoll
Reception
''Bent'' has grossed $55,429 in worldwide theatrical box office, and sales of its DVD/Blu-ray releases have cashed $144,589.
References
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2018 films
2018 crime thriller films
American crime thriller films
Films scored by Zacarías M. de la Riva
2010s English-language films
Films directed by Robert Moresco
2010s American films
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