‘Some cycles are never broken’
5lbs of Pressure is a 2024 crime thriller about a former hitman seeking redemption in his old neighbourhood. Meanwhile, the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Written and directed by Phil Allocco (Truth About Lies). Produced by Zac Adams, Crawford Anderson-Dillon, Dominic Burns, Ford Corbett, Marc Danon, Roy Scott MacFarland, Isen Robbins and Aimee Schoof.
The movie stars Luke Evans, Rory Culkin, Zac Adams, Rudy Pankow, Stephanie Leonidas, Savannah Steyn, Lorraine Burroughs and Alex Pettyfer.
Plot:
Adam (Luke Evans) is an ex-con back in his old neighbourhood after serving sixteen years for murder. He walks a rocky path of forgiveness toward the son who grew up without him, while the bitter, volatile brother of the youth he killed looms in the background.
Meanwhile, Mike (Rory Culkin), sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle (Alex Pettyfer), is desperate to leave his sordid life behind. When Adam and Mike’s paths converge, inescapable destiny will give way to violence… and a final, fleeting shot at redemption.
Release date:
In the US, Lionsgate will release 5lbs of Pressure theatrically in select locations on March 8th, 2024.
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Technical specs:
1 hour 51 minutes
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