Greg Serano, Harold Perrineau, Johnny Lewis
A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.
DVD Release Date: July 18, 2008
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August 9, 2009Felon is one of the best films from 2008. An excellent plot plays flawlessly with the well written script and outstanding acting. Val Kilmer may be one of the best, if not the best actor of all time. Kudos to Ric Roman Waugh for his brilliant direction. Interesting, intense a...( read more)
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January 6, 2009"No Rules. No Hope. No Way Out."
A loving husband and father finds his promising future transformed into a waking nightmare when he's convicted of involuntary manslaughter after accidentally killing the burglar who broke into his home in this gritty prison drama starrin...( read more) -
December 23, 2008"Patience. Penance"
Wow. "Felon" could easily be summoned with this simple word.
"Felon" is a film about the corruption of the penitantiary system. But don't expect only violence and depressed fates of the imprisoned. Ric Roman Waugh's movie is also a gripping and effective st...( read more) -
December 16, 2008This little gem seemed to slip under my radar and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this prison movie. Stephen Dorff brings the best performance we've seen from him in years and the story itself has enough thrills, action and drama to keep even sceptical audiences interest...( read more)
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November 14, 2008Everything seems to be going well for Wade Porter (Stephen Dorff). His construction business is taking off, he's about to be married, and life seems stable. Then, someone breaks into his house. Wade pursues the intruder out of his home and hits him with a bat, killing him instant...( read more)
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October 19, 2009I really supported the lead role in it! This movie got its power i think. Maybe u guys don't really like this movie, but i do. Thumbs Up! i'll give it second time to watch.
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September 30, 2009Nice movie shows how prison changes minds and hope is the only thing that makes you survive.
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July 14, 2008
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
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July 25, 2008Very good movie enjoyed every min of it.Stephen Dorff and val play very good roles
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