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Released in 2016, is a gritty, ensemble-driven crime thriller directed by John Hillcoat that dives into the dark intersection of corrupt law enforcement and the Russian mafia in Atlanta. Plot Overview

The story follows a crew of corrupt police officers and ex-special forces operatives who are blackmailed by the ruthless head of the Russian mob, Irina Vlaslov (Kate Winslet), into performing a high-stakes heist at a Department of Homeland Security facility. To pull off the virtually impossible robbery, the team plans to manufacture a ""—the police code for an officer down —to divert the entire city’s police force to the other side of town. They choose a rookie detective, Chris Allen (Casey Affleck), as their unsuspecting target for the distraction. Notable Features Triple 9 (2016)