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Criminal

Criminal

Become Vengeance

20142.00h 28mR

Overview

After his wife is murdered, Innis decides to take the law into his own hands. But as he comes closer to catching the man that killed his wife, Innis discovers the dark side of justice and finds the will to never look back.

Directed by Denzel Whitaker
Written by Barnaby De La Cruz, Denzel Whitaker
Produced by Shaun Gerardo, Justin Letizia, Kasey Shirk
Box OfficeBudget: $1K0

Top Cast

Kevin Phillips

Kevin Phillips

Marcus Taylor/Criminal

J

Jen Yeager

LaReina

Noel Gugliemi

Noel Gugliemi

Chief Barnes

Leif Gantvoort

Leif Gantvoort

Vincent

Robbie Amell

Robbie Amell

Dino

Amin Joseph

Amin Joseph

O-Dawg

Allen Theosky Rowe

Allen Theosky Rowe

Icepick

Najarra Townsend

Najarra Townsend

Escort Model

Donna Cherry

Donna Cherry

Mayor Carrolle Grahmm

Matt Mercer

Matt Mercer

Francis Cooper

Themes & Keywords

revengevengeance

About Criminal

Criminal is a action, crime film released in 2014 exploring themes of revenge, vengeance. Directed by Denzel Whitaker, it stars Kevin Phillips, Jen Yeager, Noel Gugliemi. After his wife is murdered, Innis decides to take the law into his own hands. But as he comes closer to catching the man that killed his wife, Innis discovers the dark side of justice and finds the will to never look back.

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