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In response to a sudden dismissal of staff, workers at a big retail store begin a protest against their employer's oppressive labor policies.


In the California apple country, 900 migratory workers rise 'in dubious battle' against the landowners. The group takes on a life of its own—stronger than its individual members, and more frightening. Led by the doomed Jim Nolan, the strike is founded on his tragic idealism—'courage, never submit, or yield'.

James Franco
Mac McLeod

Nat Wolff
Jim Nolan

Selena Gomez
Lisa London

Vincent D'Onofrio
Al Anderson

Robert Duvall
Chris Bolton

Ed Harris
Joy

Sam Shepard
Mr. Anderson

Bryan Cranston
Sheriff

Zach Braff
Connor

Josh Hutcherson
Vinnie
In Dubious Battle is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of california, strike, based on novel or book, labor strike, 1930s, migratory workers. Directed by James Franco, it stars James Franco, Nat Wolff, Selena Gomez. In the California apple country, 900 migratory workers rise 'in dubious battle' against the landowners. The group takes on a life of its own—stronger than its individual members, and more frightening. Led by the doomed Jim Nolan, the strike is founded on his tragic idealism—'courage, never submit, or yield'.
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