Movie
In Dubious Battle
Overview
In the California apple country, 900 migratory workers rise 'in dubious battle' against the landowners. The group takes on a life of its own—stronger than its individual members, and more frightening. Led by the doomed Jim Nolan, the strike is founded on his tragic idealism—'courage, never submit, or yield'.
Details
- Release date
- 2016-10-08
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Thats Hollywood, Rabbit Bandini Productions, AMBI Group
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- James Franco as Mac McLeod
- Nat Wolff as Jim Nolan
- Selena Gomez as Lisa London
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Al Anderson
- Robert Duvall as Chris Bolton
- Ed Harris as Joy
- Sam Shepard as Mr. Anderson
- Bryan Cranston as Sheriff
- Zach Braff as Connor
- Josh Hutcherson as Vinnie
- Danny McBride as Tramp
- Ahna O'Reilly as Edith "Edie" Malone
Crew
- James Franco - Director
- Matt Rager - Writer
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