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A raw, tense day-in-the-life that simmers with anger and despair, pulling you into its restless, volatile world.
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Crash
A tense, interwoven drama that confronts racial and social tensions with raw, uncomfortable honesty, demanding emotional engagement.
About 2004 film directed by Paul Haggis
Genres drama, crime
Directed by Paul Haggis
Written by Paul Haggis, Robert Moresco
Starring Sandra Bullock, Brendan Fraser, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Ryan Phillippe, Terrence Howard, Thandiwe Newton, Ludacris
Music Mark Isham
Runtime 115 min
Country United States, Germany
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