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About 2009 film directed by Neill Blomkamp
Genres drama, action, horror, adventure, independent, mockumentary, science fiction, biopunk, thriller, action thriller, science fiction horror, suspense, dystopian, science fiction action
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Written by Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
Starring Sharlto Copley, Jed Brophy, Nathalie Boltt, Jason Cope, David James, Brandon Auret, Sylvaine Strike, John Sumner
Music Clinton Shorter
Runtime 112 min
Country United States, South Africa, New Zealand
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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