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Romans

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 31m
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5.5/10
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Romans (2017)
Orlando Bloom stars as Malky, a demolition worker whose life receives a seismic shock when, out drinking with friends at a local pub, he sees a disturbing figure from his past: the man he holds responsible for a traumatic childhood incident. Fueled by anger, Malky sets out on a path of vengeance -- and discovers that no one can escape the consequences of their sins in this taut thriller.
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An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.An adult victim of childhood sexual abuse confronts the horrors of his past.

  • Directors
    • Ludwig Shammasian
    • Paul Shammasian
  • Writer
    • Geoff Thompson
  • Stars
    • Orlando Bloom
    • Janet Montgomery
    • India Fowler
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.7K
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    • Directors
      • Ludwig Shammasian
      • Paul Shammasian
    • Writer
      • Geoff Thompson
    • Stars
      • Orlando Bloom
      • Janet Montgomery
      • India Fowler
    • 47User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Retaliation
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    Janet Montgomery
    Janet Montgomery
    • Emma
    India Fowler
    India Fowler
    • Sophie
    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Mother
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    Charlie Creed-Miles
    • Paul
    Alex Ferns
    Alex Ferns
    • Jo
    John Whitby
    John Whitby
    • Pete
    James Smillie
    James Smillie
    • Jimmy
    Josh Myers
    Josh Myers
    • Colin
    Rory Nolan
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    Kyle Rees
    Kyle Rees
    • Mick
    Rosalyn Wright
    Rosalyn Wright
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    Dan Styles
    Dan Styles
    • Road Rage Driver
    Natasha Jean Sparkes
    • Sue
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    Deborah Rock
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    Phelim Kelly
    Phelim Kelly
    • Church Attendee
    Roxanne Gregory
    • Suzi
    Jo Wheatley
    • Chorister
    • Directors
      • Ludwig Shammasian
      • Paul Shammasian
    • Writer
      • Geoff Thompson
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    User reviews47

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    6Spidenus816

    Not What's Expected

    It has more depth to it than expected. Fair warning: it is not an Equalizer-type film. It's a different category altogether.
    10c-bevan

    From someone who knows

    An excellent movie about a very sad and disturbing subject. Orlando Bloom's performance was so well done I believed every look and sound of his character. There are so many people who are in need of help in this world. My hope is that this movie will help make a change, somewhere.
    6calicut110

    Good film, doesn't deserve such low reviews

    This moving has good acting, direction and purpose. I think Orlando Bloom showed he can really act, maybe for the first time in his career. I wish there was more closure in a few areas but overall it was very well done. It's a disturbing subject but really powerful and a good execution.
    9cj_delia

    Orlando Bloom Was Intense

    This is an incredibly topical film with all that has come to light over the last couple of decades. Orlando Bloom was incredible in this part. He holds your full attention from start to finish and has no trouble portraying the full scope of emotions his character is dealing with. This film deserves to be seen by a much wider audience than it's limited release will grant it.
    6wandernn1-81-683274

    Leave Revenge In The Hands Of The Lord!!!!

    A different sort of role for Orlando Bloom, as an ex-con fighting through his reality many years after being molested by a Priest of the church. It doesn't come off as yet another hit piece on the church at least. It is however, a dark and moody movie. It's not bad and also not great. The best part of it is that it had some language and skin. 6/10.

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      The film originally premiered in 2017 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, but did not receive a U.S. release until 2020 when Saban Films picked it up during the COVID-19 pandemic. The actors Orlando Bloom and Janet Montgomery were really surprised when the film finally got picked up, as many years had passed and they thought it'd never see the light of day.
    • Goofs
      12th minute: dartboards in a UK pub are hung too low.

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2017 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Retaliation
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamscape
      • Tea Shop Productions
      • Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,741
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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