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The Retrieval

The Retrieval

20136.41h 32m

Overview

On the outskirts of the Civil War, a boy is sent north by a bounty hunter gang to retrieve a wanted man.

Directed by Chris Eska
Written by Chris Eska
Produced by Jacob Esquivel, Jason Wehling
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Top Cast

Ashton Sanders

Ashton Sanders

Will

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Tishuan Scott

Nate

Keston John

Keston John

Marcus

Christine Horn

Christine Horn

Rachel

Alfonso Freeman

Alfonso Freeman

Isaac

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Raven Ledeatte

Abby

Jonathan R. Freeman

Jonathan R. Freeman

Royce

Bill Oberst Jr.

Bill Oberst Jr.

Burrell

T

Tangela Wilson

Free Camp Woman

Themes & Keywords

civil warslavery19th century

About The Retrieval

The Retrieval is a western, drama, history, adventure film released in 2013 exploring themes of civil war, slavery, 19th century. Directed by Chris Eska, it stars Ashton Sanders, Tishuan Scott, Keston John. On the outskirts of the Civil War, a boy is sent north by a bounty hunter gang to retrieve a wanted man.

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