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American Muscle

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A debt-ridden mechanic hatches a desperate plan to escape his violent past, but when his estranged sister returns and two ruthless collectors come knocking, buried family secrets ignite a brutal reckoning.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Apr 3
3/4
Ray goes on to make one bad move after another in a taut thriller that makes one good move after another. Go to Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat 10h
8.5/10
I just love the way writer-director Joel Veach presents his script and paces American Muscle to the finish. He keeps us off balance and keeps things moving right up to the end. Go to Full Review Victoria Luxford DMovies Jul 7
3/5
a satisfying small town crime movie that prefers the cerebral approach to all-out bloodshed. If you’re always wondering why they don’t make them like they used to, this will be a welcome hit of nostalgia. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Apr 17
3/4
A very good small town, small-scale crime thriller. It's a compact, potent tale about generational violence, as well as its ultimate cost. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Joel Veach

Director

David W. Thompson

Actor

Liana Wright-Mark

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Brendan Sexton III

Actor

Gbenga Akinnagbe

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Jorge Garcia

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Movie Info

Synopsis A debt-ridden mechanic hatches a desperate plan to escape his violent past, but when his estranged sister returns and two ruthless collectors come knocking, buried family secrets ignite a brutal reckoning.
Director
Joel Veach
Producer
Nathan Crooker, Joel Veach
Screenwriter
Joel Veach
Production Co
Ghost Gang Productions
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 22m