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The Meanest Man in Texas

2019 · 106 min

A grim, slow-burning prison drama that follows one man's brutal years behind bars toward a hard-won chance at change.

Directed by
Justin Ward
Genres
Drama, Family
Overview
Convicted murderer Clyde Thompson receives the death penalty for shooting two men in Texas in 1928. When the governor spares his life, Thompson gains a reputation as the meanest man in the state while working hard labor in prison.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Survival, redemption, violence
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Directed by
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Genres
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, family
    Directed by
    Justin Ward
    Written by
    Don Umphrey, Justin Ward
    Starring
    Mateus Ward, Jamie McShane, Alexandra Bard, Casey Bond, Ben Reed, James Morrison, Michael Monks, Isabella Acres
    Cinematography
    Will Barratt
    Runtime
    106 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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