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Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in. - Fences
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Title: Fences

Release Date: 16 Dec 2016

Runtime: 2h 19m

Genre: Drama

Director: Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, MACRO, Bron Studios, Escape Artists

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, MACRO, Bron Studios, Escape Artists

Overview: In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.

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Average Vote: 6.858 (2617 votes)

Cast

  • Troy Maxson: Denzel Washington
  • Rose Maxson: Viola Davis
  • Jim Bono: Stephen McKinley Henderson
  • Cory Maxson: Jovan Adepo
  • Lyons Maxson: Russell Hornsby
  • Gabriel Maxson: Mykelti Williamson
  • Raynell Maxson: Saniyya Sidney
  • Evangelist Preacher: Lesley Boone
  • Deputy Commissioner: Christopher Mele
  • Garbage Truck Driver: Jason Silvis
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