The Untouchables
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Gangster Squad
A glossy, brutal retro crime romp that trades depth for stylish shootouts and slick period swagger.
About 2013 film by Ruben Fleischer
Genres drama, action, crime, thriller
Directed by Ruben Fleischer
Written by Will Beall
Starring Emma Stone, Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Nick Nolte, Josh Brolin, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Mackie, Robert Patrick
Music Steve Jablonsky
Runtime 113 min
Country United States, Australia
Links TMDB · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikipedia · Wikidata
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