Monster's Ball

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Theatrical Release Date:

12/26/2001

DVD Release Date:

02/18/2003

Run Time:

111min.

Starring:

Billy Bob Thornton , Heath Ledger , Halle Berry , Peter Boyle , Sean Combs

Director(s):

Marc Forster

Distributor(s):

Lions Gate Films

MPAA Rating:

R for strong sexual content, language and violence.

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: Director Marc Forster, winner of Best Feature at Slamdance for his debut film Loungers (1996) and the "Someone to Watch" Independent Spirit Award for his indie drama Everything Put Together (2000), follows up those acclaimed projects with this ... Read More

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