The System
“Behind bars there is no mercy.”
Synopsis
When a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison in order to figure out what is really going on.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-28
Top Cast
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Tyrese Gibson
Terry Savage
Terrence Howard
Bones
Jeremy Piven
Warden Lucas
Lil Yachty
Joker
Ric Reitz
Commissioner Clarke
Laura Aleman
Guard Gina
Caleb Spillyards
Mongul
Marrese Crump
Freeway
Nick Gore
Shawn
Ronnie Yelverton
Prison Guard
Jeremy Sande
SWAT Leader
Scott Green
Prison Worker
Arielle Prepetit
Janette Johnson
Eric Walton
Chaka
David Joseph Martinez
Warden Carlos
Artrial Clark
Street
Hawk Walts
Killian
Hassel Kromer
Prison Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysOctober 28, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 3, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dallas Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas Jackson
- Original Title
- The System
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- BondIt Media Capital, Buffalo 8 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dallas Jackson
Dallas Jackson
Caleb Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Dallas Jackson
Director
Dallas Jackson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The System
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What is The System about?
When a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison in order to figure out what is really going on.
Who directed The System?
The System was directed by Dallas Jackson.
Who stars in The System?
The principal cast of The System includes Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven, Lil Yachty, Ric Reitz.
When was The System released and how long is it?
The System was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The System?
The System holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).