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High-rise, Magnolia Pictures ; Hanway Films [and others] ; produced by Jeremy Thomas ; written by Amy Jump ; directed by Ben Wheatley

Label
High-rise, Magnolia Pictures ; Hanway Films [and others] ; produced by Jeremy Thomas ; written by Amy Jump ; directed by Ben Wheatley
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: R; for violence, disturbing images, strong sexual content/graphic nudity, language and some drug use
Main title
High-rise
Responsibility statement
Magnolia Pictures ; Hanway Films [and others] ; produced by Jeremy Thomas ; written by Amy Jump ; directed by Ben Wheatley
Runtime
120
Summary
Dr. Laing is the newest resident of a luxurious apartment in a high-tech concrete skyscraper whose lofty location places him amongst the upper class. But as power outages become more frequent and building flaws emerge, particularly on the lower floors, the regimented social strata begins to crumble and the building becomes a battlefield in a literal class war
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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