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In a Valley of Violence

In a Valley of Violence

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20166.11h 44m

Overview

The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who murdered his friend. Sisters Mary Anne and Ellen, who run the town's hotel, help Paul in his quest for vengeance.

Directed by Ti West
Written by Ti West
Produced by Peter Phok, Jason Blum, Jacob Jaffke
Box Office0Revenue: $54K

Top Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Paul

John Travolta

John Travolta

The Marshal

Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga

Mary Anne

James Ransone

James Ransone

Gilly

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan

Ellen

Burn Gorman

Burn Gorman

Priest

Toby Huss

Toby Huss

Harris

Larry Fessenden

Larry Fessenden

Roy

Kaius Harrison

Kaius Harrison

William T. 'Billy' Baxter

Tommy Nohilly

Tommy Nohilly

Tubby

Themes & Keywords

civil warrevengemurderkillerdogcowboy

About In a Valley of Violence

In a Valley of Violence is a western, action film released in 2016 exploring themes of civil war, revenge, murder, killer, dog, cowboy. Directed by Ti West, it stars Ethan Hawke, John Travolta, Taissa Farmiga. The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who murdered his friend. Sisters Mary Anne and Ellen, who run the town's hotel, help Paul in his quest for vengeance.

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