The Business End: Violence in Cinema
An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Gary Leva
Actors: Andrew Robinson, Clint Eastwood, David Ayer, John Lee Hancock, John Milius, Michael Madsen, Peter Hyams, Reni Santoni, Shane Black, Tyne Daly
Country: USA
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