# The Stronghold (2021)

> A tense Marseille police thriller follows a volatile brigade whose pursuit of a drug network pushes tactical loyalty and institutional ethics toward collapse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248781

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime
- Director: Cédric Jimenez
- Cast: Gilles Lellouche, François Civil, Karim Leklou, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Cyril Lecomte, Kenza Fortas, Michaël Abiteboul, Idir Azougli
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10404944/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, bleak, realistic, crime thriller night, serious action viewing

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