''Bent'' is a 2018 American

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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

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, and Andy García.

Plot

''Bent'' follows Danny Gallagher (

), 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

as Danny Gallagher *

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as Rebecca * Andy García as Jimmy Murtha * Grace Byers as Kate * Vincent Spano as Charlie Horvath * Tonya Cornelisse as Helen * 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

External links

* * * 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 {{crime-thriller-film-stub