American Violet Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 26, 2009

American Violet

Release Date: Friday, April 17, 2009 Limited

Director: Tim Disney

Starring: Nicole Beharie

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 43 m

4 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A woman takes on a powerful District Attorney in Texas when she was caught up in a drug raid.

Drama

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Who stars in American Violet – Cast List

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Nicole Beharie
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Who is making American Violet – Crew List

A look at American Violet behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tim Disney last helmed William. The film's writer Bill Haney last penned The Last Mountain.

Director: Tim Disney
Screenwriter: Bill Haney
Producer: Bill Haney

Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the American Violet

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2008

Completed

Changed American Violet movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic material, violence, drug references and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 43 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: American Inquisition
Language: English

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American Violet Release Date: When was the film released?

American Violet was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 17 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 61 theaters. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including State of Play, Crank: High Voltage and 17 Again. As a limited release, American Violet was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.