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In a Valley of Violence

In a Valley of Violence

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In a Valley of Violence

"Keep your finger on the trigger."

2016

1h 44m

6.1(651 votes)

Action

Drama

Western

Overview

The story of a drifter named Paul who arrives in a small town seeking revenge on the thugs who murdered his friend. Sisters Mary Anne and Ellen, who run the town's hotel, help Paul in his quest for vengeance.

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Production Companies

Blumhouse Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Paul

John Travolta

John Travolta

The Marshal

Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga

Mary Anne

James Ransone

James Ransone

Gilly

Karen Gillan

Karen Gillan

Ellen

Burn Gorman

Burn Gorman

Priest

Toby Huss

Toby Huss

Harris

Larry Fessenden

Larry Fessenden

Roy

Kaius Harrison

Kaius Harrison

William T. 'Billy' Baxter

Tommy Nohilly

Tommy Nohilly

Tubby

Creative team

Directed by: Ti West
Written by: Ti West
Produced by: Peter Phok
Jason Blum

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