description Law Abiding Citizen Overview
Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 thriller centered in Philadelphia where a man seeks retribution after his family’s murder. Following a prosecutor's decision to accept a plea bargain, the protagonist targets individuals involved in the crime and the perceived failings of the legal system. The film features Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler in the story of vigilante justice.
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info Law Abiding Citizen Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2009 |
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What starts Clyde Shelton's revenge in Law Abiding Citizen?
Clyde Shelton's wife and daughter are murdered during a home invasion, but one killer receives a reduced sentence through a plea bargain. Gerard Butler plays Clyde, who then targets the people he believes allowed the justice system to fail.
Who plays the prosecutor in Law Abiding Citizen?
Jamie Foxx plays Nick Rice, the Philadelphia prosecutor who accepted the plea deal. Viola Davis and Leslie Bibb are also part of the main cast, while F. Gary Gray directed the film.
How does the prison storyline work in Law Abiding Citizen?
Clyde is eventually captured and imprisoned, but the killings continue because he has planned attacks that reach beyond his physical cell. His ability to control events from custody forces Nick Rice to confront the consequences of his earlier legal decisions.
When was Law Abiding Citizen released?
Lionsgate lists the United States release date as October 16, 2009. The film is a Philadelphia-set action thriller written by Kurt Wimmer and directed by F. Gary Gray.
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