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The Trigger

The Trigger

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The Trigger

2019

1h 40m

4.3(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

Hustler ERIC COYLE, 19, has secured early release from prison by informing on his drug dealer, BENNIE. He immediately begins reassembling his former life, including girlfriend, HEATHER, former pimp, DOLORES and his best john, TOMMY. Desperate to create his idea of a family, if only even for a day, he manages to trick Tommy into getting him an apartment, a used car and a job and moves Heather in with him, but things quickly spin out of control when Bennie is brought in for questioning.

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Slade Pearce

Slade Pearce

Erik Coyle

Julia Anne Severance

Heather Keene

Daniel Kapinga

Tommy Holbart

Joe Ricci

Bennie

Robyne Richards

Dolores

Michael Hanelin

Bert

Laura Durant

Laura Durant

Marcella

Kelsey Grizzard

Mickey

Patrick Kelly

Mr. Gruen

Patrick Morrison

Felix

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Directed by: Christopher Bradley
Written by: Christopher Bradley
Produced by: Aiden Chapparone

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