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The Stronghold

2021·Movie·R·105 min·7.4(1,422)

Tired of the small-time grind, three Marseille cops get a chance to bust a major drug network. But lines blur when a key informant makes a big ask.

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About The Stronghold

The Stronghold is a 2021 French-language thriller, action and crime film directed by Cédric Jimenez. The cast is led by Gilles Lellouche, François Civil, Karim Leklou. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1400 ratings.

The Stronghold was produced by StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, and Chi-Fou-Mi Productions and made in France. It was released on August 18, 2021, and carries a R certification.

Director
Cédric Jimenez
Writers
Cédric Jimenez, Audrey Diwan
Release date
August 18, 2021
OTT release
September 17, 2021
Original language
French
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
France
Budget
$14 million
Production
StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions
#police#marseille, france

The Stronghold cast & crew

The Stronghold was directed by Cédric Jimenez and written by Cédric Jimenez and Audrey Diwan.

The cast features Gilles Lellouche as Greg Cerva, François Civil as Antoine, Karim Leklou as Yass, Adèle Exarchopoulos as Nora, Cyril Lecomte as Jérôme, and Kenza Fortas as Amel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Guillaume Roussel, cinematography is by Laurent Tangy, and it was produced by Hugo Sélignac and Vincent Mazel.

Is The Stronghold worth watching?

The Stronghold holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,422 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, action, and crime, The Stronghold is worth a place on your watchlist.

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It first became available to stream digitally on September 17, 2021.

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Cast of The Stronghold

Gilles Lellouche

Gilles Lellouche

Greg Cerva

François Civil

François Civil

Antoine

Karim Leklou

Karim Leklou

Yass

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Nora

Cyril Lecomte

Cyril Lecomte

Jérôme

Kenza Fortas

Kenza Fortas

Amel

Michaël Abiteboul

Michaël Abiteboul

Jacques

Idir Azougli

Idir Azougli

Kevin

Vincent Darmuzey

Vincent Darmuzey

Stéphane

Jean-Yves Berteloot

Jean-Yves Berteloot

Yvon

Kaïs Amsis

Kaïs Amsis

Le gamin voleur

Foued Nabba

Foued Nabba

Homme TMAX Castellane

The Stronghold — FAQs

Where can I watch The Stronghold in United States?

The Stronghold is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is The Stronghold in?

The Stronghold is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Stronghold?

The Stronghold runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is The Stronghold rated?

The Stronghold is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,422 ratings.

When did The Stronghold release on OTT?

The Stronghold became available digitally on September 17, 2021.

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