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Cell 211 is a 2009 Spanish-French prison film based on a novel by Francisco Pérez Gandul. It follows a rookie guard who goes undercover as a prisoner during a riot and faces a dilemma when he learns his pregnant wife was injured by the police.
A young guard gets trapped in a riot at a high security cell block and pretends to be a prisoner to survive. He faces a violent leader of the rebellion and a hostage situation that escalates into a political crisis.
- (71K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Daniel Monzón
- 2009-11-06
Watch the trailer of 'Cell 211', a Spanish prison film directed by Daniel Monzón. The film follows two men on opposite sides of a riot, who switch roles and face deadly consequences.
- 2 min
- 273.3K
- StudiocanalUK
Cell 211. When an inmate leads a rebellion, a young guard tries to survive by impersonating a prisoner. A uniquely sharp, well-acted prison drama, Cell 211 avoids exploitative thrills in...
- (46)
- Carlos Bardem
- Daniel Monzón
- Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Jun 30, 2010 · They carry him to a bunk in an empty cell, Cell 211, and are calling for help when a violent prison riot breaks out. Their lives are in danger, and they must leave him behind when they flee. He regains consciousness and hears what is going on outside.
Juan Oliver wants to make a good impression at his new job as a prison officer and reports to work a day early, leaving his pregnant wife, Elena, at home. During his tour of the prison, an accident occurs that knocks him unconscious. He is rushed to the empty but visibly haunted walls of cell 211.
Aug 18, 2023 · Spanish prison movie Cell 211 is a winner if you're a fan of the nail-biting real-time thriller, using deception, undercover work and con artistry to deliver violence and heart-pounding scenes.
