The film critiques the "plea bargain" system and the focus on conviction statistics over truth.

The story follows Clyde Shelton (Butler), a man who seeks brutal revenge against the killers of his family and the corrupt legal system that let them go. After being imprisoned, he continues to orchestrate a series of high-profile assassinations from within his cell to dismantle the justice system.

The film is a psychological action-thriller exploring themes of vigilante justice and the failings of the American legal system. Film Overview Release Date: October 16, 2009. F. Gary Gray ( The Italian Job The Negotiator Gerard Butler as Clyde Shelton and Jamie Foxx as Nick Rice.

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