# Bronson (2009)

> A ferociously theatrical portrait of Britain's most notorious prisoner, transforming decades of violence and isolation into a provocative study of self-invention and celebrity.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Action, Crime
- Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
- Cast: Tom Hardy, Matt King, James Lance, Kelly Adams, Katy Barker, Amanda Burton, Andrew Forbes, Jon House
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172570/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: confrontational, darkly comic, theatrical, arthouse film night, crime cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A raw portrayal of a man who becomes a notorious figure behind bars, challenging the very nature of fame and identity.

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