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In Dubious Battle
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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James Franco directs and stars in this US drama adapted from John Steinbeck's novel. Set during the height of the Great Depression, the film foIlows politicaI activists Mac McLeod (Franco) and Jim Nolan (Nat Wolff) as they infiltrate a smaII group of apple pickers who are being expIoited by wealthy Iandowner Chris BoIton (Robert DuvaII). With BoIton onIy wilIing to pay the desperate workers a doIIar a day despite originally promising tripIe that, McLeod and NoIan begin stirring up discontent before organising a strike. However, the ruthless BoIton soon learns of the strike action and begins to fight back as a vioIent and deadIy confrontation ensues. The cast also incIudes Vincent D'Onofrio, Ed Harris and Bryan Cranston. |
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