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The World Made Straight
For blood. For money. For a way out.
Genres
Drama
Overview
In a rural Appalachian community haunted by the legacy of a Civil War massacre, a rebellious young man struggles to escape the violence that would bind him to the past.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
119 min
Release Date
2015-01-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
52
Vote Average
5.577
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Haley Joel Osment
Shank
Minka Kelly
Dena
Noah Wyle
Leonard
Jeremy Irvine
Travis
Adelaide Clemens
Lori
Marcus Hester
Hubert
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Mrs. Ponder
Steve Earle
Carlton
Stephen Gevedon
Grandfather
Tim Ware
Store Manager
Diana Lenska
Leonard's Grandmother
Tom Gilroy
Mr. Anderson
Robin Mullins
Mother
Colin Dennard
Wesley
Fred Galle
Patient
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