Shot Caller (2017) is a crime drama film directed by Ric Roman Waugh that delves into the dark, gritty world of prison life and organized crime. The film follows Jacob Harlon (played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), a successful businessman who is sent to prison after a tragic accident leads to a DUI conviction. Once inside, Jacob is forced to navigate the brutal and unforgiving world of prison gangs in order to survive.
As Jacob adapts to the harsh realities of life behind bars, he transforms from a mild-mannered family man into a hardened and ruthless criminal known as “Money”. To protect himself and his family, Jacob becomes deeply entangled in a web of violence, crime, and loyalty to the prison gang he joins. The film chronicles his descent into a dangerous criminal underworld, even after his release, as he struggles with the consequences of his choices and the ever-present threats from his past.
Shot Caller is a tense, character-driven film that explores themes of survival, transformation, and the heavy toll that prison life can take on individuals. With strong performances, especially from Coster-Waldau, the movie offers a gritty and unflinching look at the impact of crime and punishment.
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