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The Playground

  • 20172017
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 31m
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4.3/10
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Dean Mounir, Shane P. Allen, Myles Cranford, Merrick McCartha, Katelyn Katz, Brooke Laver, Christopher Salazar, Ghadir, Jennifer Paredes, Matthew Mohler, Daniel Armand, Raye Richards, Kysha Hobbs, and Lawrence R. Kivett in The Playground (2017)
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A fable of five vastly separate inner-city lives who struggle against their limitations in an interlocking tale assembled by a dark orchestrator.A fable of five vastly separate inner-city lives who struggle against their limitations in an interlocking tale assembled by a dark orchestrator.A fable of five vastly separate inner-city lives who struggle against their limitations in an interlocking tale assembled by a dark orchestrator.

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4.3/10
166
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  • Director
    • Edreace Purmul
  • Writers
    • Edreace Purmul
    • Ramona Frye(contributing writer)
    • Dean Mounir(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Myles Cranford
    • Merrick McCartha
    • Shane P. Allen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Edreace Purmul
  • Writers
    • Edreace Purmul
    • Ramona Frye(contributing writer)
    • Dean Mounir(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Myles Cranford
    • Merrick McCartha
    • Shane P. Allen
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    • 20User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
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    The Playground
    Trailer 1:01
    The Playground
    A Thrilling Fable
    Trailer 2:17
    A Thrilling Fable
    World Premiere October 12th in San Diego, Directed by Edreace Purmul
    Trailer 1:01
    World Premiere October 12th in San Diego, Directed by Edreace Purmul
    Beyond a Thriller
    Featurette 2:41
    Beyond a Thriller
    Ancient Tales Reawakened
    Featurette 5:24
    Ancient Tales Reawakened

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    Lawrence R. Kivett in The Playground (2017)
    Christopher Salazar in The Playground (2017)
    Merrick McCartha in The Playground (2017)
    Ghadir and Raye Richards in The Playground (2017)
    Lawrence R. Kivett in The Playground (2017)
    Merrick McCartha in The Playground (2017)
    Matthew Mohler in The Playground (2017)
    Merrick McCartha in The Playground (2017)
    Lawrence R. Kivett in The Playground (2017)
    Ghadir in The Playground (2017)
    Christopher Salazar in The Playground (2017)
    Shane P. Allen in The Playground (2017)

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    Myles Cranford
    Myles Cranford
    • Old Homeless Manas Old Homeless Man
    Merrick McCartha
    Merrick McCartha
    • Grandisonas Grandison
    Shane P. Allen
    Shane P. Allen
    • Mr. Vaugnas Mr. Vaugn
    Christopher Salazar
    Christopher Salazar
    • Josephas Joseph
    Ghadir
    Ghadir
    • Jillas Jill
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    Raye Richards
    Raye Richards
    • Hairdresser Coworkeras Hairdresser Coworker
    Daniel Armand
    Daniel Armand
    • Nameless Manas Nameless Man
    Lawrence R. Kivett
    Lawrence R. Kivett
    • Jackas Jack
    Kysha Hobbs
    Kysha Hobbs
    • Shamanas Shaman
    Evan Henderson
    Evan Henderson
    • Accountantas Accountant
    Matthew Mohler
    Matthew Mohler
    • Young Boyas Young Boy
    Katelyn Katz
    Katelyn Katz
    • Karinas Karin
    Dean Mounir
    Dean Mounir
    • Bishopas Bishop
    Kristen Marie Human
    Kristen Marie Human
    • Confessing Womanas Confessing Woman
    • (as Marie Andersen)
    Jennifer Hope
    Jennifer Hope
    • Lacyas Lacy
    Mark Mendelsohn
    Mark Mendelsohn
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Portia Gregory
    Portia Gregory
    • Salon Manageras Salon Manager
    Rick Diaz
    • Desert Wandereras Desert Wanderer
    • Director
      • Edreace Purmul
    • Writers
      • Edreace Purmul
      • Ramona Frye(contributing writer)
      • Dean Mounir(contributing writer)
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    A fable of five vastly separate inner-city lives who struggle against their limitations in an interlocking tale assembled by a dark orchestrator.
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      • Not Rated
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    10/10
    Great, unique movie
    With all the movies out there that lack substance, I really enjoyed this movie for its unique take and spin on classic themes and storylines that will resonate with any viewer. The movie does a great job of weaving the different characters' storylines into one thrilling narrative that is full of subversive lessons, take aways and "samplings" from classic storylines.
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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Film Consortium San Diego
      • SplitWorld Pictures
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.90 : 1

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