Cell 211 (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Cell 211 is a 2009 action thriller directed by Daniel Monzón, starring Alberto Ammann as Juan Oliver, Luis Tosar and Marta Etura. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $19.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Daniel Monzón
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Vaca Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cell 211 About?
The premise of Cell 211 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
To survive the chaos, a new prison guard must blend in with the inmates, adopting their identity as the facility erupts in a violent riot. The narrative follows both the inmate who orchestrates the rebellion and the guard forced to masquerade as a prisoner, each struggling to endure the brutal uprising.
Cell 211 Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- spain
- caligula character
- prison drama
- young
- prison riot
- penitentiary
- walkie talkie
- prison cell
- surveillance camera
- flashback
- cutting off an ear
- gagged
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- murder
- death of wife
- death of protagonist
- attempted suicide
- two word title
- forced to strip
- blood
- wrist slitting
- pregnancy
- prison guard
- based on novel
Cell 211 Cast & Characters
Alberto Ammann leads the cast as Juan Oliver, with Luis Tosar as Malamadre and Marta Etura as Elena. Directed by Daniel Monzón; 26 actors are credited in all.
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Director Daniel Monzón
- Alberto Ammann as Juan Oliver
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Luis Tosar as Malamadre - Marta Etura as Elena
- Antonio Resines as José Utrilla
Also Starring in Cell 211
· 22 more- Carlos Bardem Apache
- Manolo Solo Prison Director
- Josean Bengoetxea Antxon Elorza 'El Profesor'
- Luis Zahera Releches
- David Selvas Ernesto Dueñas
- Fernando Soto Armando Nieto
- Manuel Morón Ernesto Almansa
- Vicente Romero Sánchez Tachuela
- Antonio Durán 'Morris' Borrego
- Ramiro Alonso Geo ordenador
- Jesús Carroza Elvis
- Félix Cubero Germán
- Ricardo de Barreiro Julián
- Patxi Bisquert Jon Arteaga
- Xosé Manuel Olveira Conejo
- Anartz Zuazua Asier Urruticoechea
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- Xavier Estévez Jefe Geos
- Miguel Martín Pincho
- Antonio Mora Funcionario Vigilancia 1
- Roberto Sanchez Morao
- Jorge Gómez Funcionario Vigilancia 2
- José Ignacio Álvarez Jefe Antidisturbios
More from Daniel Monzón
More films directed by Daniel Monzón, best-rated first: Yucatán, Outlaws, El Niño and Tarkovsky.
Cell 211 Plot Summary
What happens in Cell 211 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Juan Oliver reports to work as a prison guard a day early, and what starts as a routine tour of the facility quickly spirals into a crisis. A falling projectile catches him off guard and he is knocked unconscious, only to be rushed to Cell 211 as chaos erupts around him. The incident is later revealed to be a calculated diversion designed to blood the prison with a full-blown riot, allowing convicts to seize control while his colleagues flee, leaving him stranded inside the cell.
Full summary
The whole story of Cell 211, scene by scene
Cell 211 Box Office
Cell 211 grossed $19.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.3M
- International
- $19.3M
Cell 211 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cell 211.
How Well Do You Know Cell 211?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the prison guard who wakes up inside Cell 211?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Prison Cell 211, Riot in Cell Block 11 and Cell 2455 Death Row.
Cell 211 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Cell 211, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cell 211?
Cell 211 runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Cell 211 released?
Cell 211 was released on September 4, 2009.
Who directed Cell 211?
Cell 211 was directed by Daniel Monzón.
More films by Daniel Monzón Who is in the cast of Cell 211?
Cell 211 stars Alberto Ammann as Juan Oliver, Luis Tosar as Malamadre and Marta Etura as Elena, among 26 credited actors.
How much did Cell 211 make at the box office?
Cell 211 grossed $19.3 million worldwide.
Does Cell 211 have a post-credit scene?
No. Cell 211 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cell 211 in?
The original language of Cell 211 is Spanish.
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