The Violent Heart
Synopsis
Fifteen years after the murder of his older sister, taciturn Daniel finds himself falling for Cassie, a vivacious high school senior in this southern gothic-inspired Romeo & Juliet story set in the American heartland.
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The Violent Heart Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 9, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kerem Sanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Kerem Sanga
- Original Score
- John Swihart
- Original Title
- The Violent Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 21 Laps Entertainment, Material Pictures, 3311 Productions, Endeavor Content, Gravitas Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kerem Sanga
Kerem Sanga
John Swihart
Ricardo Diaz
Joshua Raymond Lee
Matthew Plouffe, Ross Putman, Max A. Butler, Ross Jacobson, David Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
John Swihart
Original Music Composer
Kerem Sanga
Screenplay
Joshua Raymond Lee
Editor
Kerem Sanga
Director
Ricardo Diaz
Director of Photography
Matthew Plouffe
Producer
P. Jennifer Dana
Producer
Shawn Levy
Producer
Edward McDonnell
Producer
Tobey Maguire
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Violent Heart
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What is The Violent Heart about?
Fifteen years after the murder of his older sister, taciturn Daniel finds himself falling for Cassie, a vivacious high school senior in this southern gothic-inspired Romeo & Juliet story set in the American heartland.
Who directed The Violent Heart?
The Violent Heart was directed by Kerem Sanga.
Who stars in The Violent Heart?
The principal cast of The Violent Heart includes Grace Van Patten, Jovan Adepo, Lukas Haas, Mary J. Blige, Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
When was The Violent Heart released and how long is it?
The Violent Heart was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Violent Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Violent Heart was composed by John Swihart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Violent Heart?
The Violent Heart holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).