Cell 211
Celda 211
“To survive inside, he has to become one of them.”
Synopsis
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cell 211 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-08
Top Cast
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Alberto Ammann
Juan Oliver
Luis Tosar
Malamadre
Antonio Resines
José Utrilla
Marta Etura
Elena
Manuel Morón
Ernesto Almansa
Carlos Bardem
Apache
Luis Zahera
Releches
Fernando Soto
Armando Nieto
Vicente Romero Sánchez
Tachuela
Manolo Solo
Prison Director
Patxi Bisquert
Jon Arteaga
Josean Bengoetxea
Antxon Elorza 'El Profesor'
Anartz Zuazua
Asier Urruticoechea
Miguel Martín
Pincho
Félix Cubero
Germán
David Selvas
Ernesto Dueñas
Ricardo de Barreiro
Julián
Antonio Durán 'Morris'
Borrego
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.39x
+$13.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Monzón
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Pérez Gandul, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Daniel Monzón
- Original Score
- Roque Baños, Ginés Carrión
- Original Title
- Celda 211
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Basque
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $5.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.3M
- Production Studios
- Vaca Films, La Fabrique 2, Morena Films, Telecinco Cinema, Sofica EuropaCorp, Sofica Soficinéma 4
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Monzón
Francisco Pérez Gandul, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Daniel Monzón
Roque Baños, Ginés Carrión
Carles Gusi
Mapa Pastor
Pilar Benito, Juan Gordon, Álvaro Augustín, Elena Manrique, Emma Lustres
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Gordon
Producer
Daniel Monzón
Director
Álvaro Augustín
Producer
Mapa Pastor
Editor
Roque Baños
Original Music Composer
José Ignacio Álvarez
Stunt Coordinator
Jorge Guerricaechevarría
Writer
Daniel Monzón
Writer
Emma Lustres
Producer
Borja Pena
Producer
Carles Gusi
Director of Photography
Montse Sancho
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cell 211
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cell 211 about?
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Who directed Cell 211?
Cell 211 was directed by Daniel Monzón.
Who stars in Cell 211?
The principal cast of Cell 211 includes Alberto Ammann, Luis Tosar, Antonio Resines, Marta Etura, Manuel Morón.
When was Cell 211 released and how long is it?
Cell 211 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cell 211?
Cell 211 had a reported production budget of $5.7M and grossed $19.3M at the worldwide box office (3.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cell 211?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cell 211 was composed by Roque Baños, Ginés Carrión.
Is Cell 211 based on a book or true story?
Cell 211 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francisco Pérez Gandul".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cell 211?
Cell 211 holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).