"They never imagined it would go this far"

2010

1h 36m

6.4(1322 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Overview

20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Adrien Brody

Travis

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Cam Gigandet

Chase

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Forest Whitaker

Barris

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Maggie Grace

Kelly

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Clifton Collins Jr.

Nix

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Fisher Stevens

Archaleta

Acting

Damien Leake

Govenor

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Ethan Cohn

Benji

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Travis Fimmel

Helweg

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David Banner

Bosch

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Rod Maiorano

Rex

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Rachel O'Meara

Female Administrator

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Jeanne Hopson

Gertrude

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Jack Mishler

Henry

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Jason Lew

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