Movie: Appellation

Top 3 Billed Cast

Richard Albrecht
Richard Albrecht

Slovik

Charlotte Beckett
Charlotte Beckett

Inspector

Syrus Lowe
Syrus Lowe

James

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    Appellation

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    In a dystopian future, where one ex-government scientist holds the key to ending the nation's famine, only a government investigator can stand in his way. His secret research is threatened when a neighbour reports his suspicious behaviour.

  • Release Date

    2016-10-23

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    7

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    English
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