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Maximum Conviction (2012): Cast & Plot

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Maximum Conviction is a 2012 adventure thriller directed by Keoni Waxman, starring Steven Seagal as Cross, Steve Austin and Michael Paré. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Maximum Conviction (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Keoni Waxman
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maximum Conviction About?

The premise of Maximum Conviction without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Former black ops operative Cross and his partner Manning are tasked with decommissioning a maximum-security prison. Their mission takes a dangerous turn with the arrival of two enigmatic female prisoners. Soon, an elite mercenary force launches an assault on the prison, clearly after the new arrivals. As Cross investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts him in the middle of a much larger and more perilous situation, forcing him to confront powerful forces and protect the women in his custody.

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Cast & crew

Maximum Conviction Cast & Characters

Steven Seagal leads the cast as Cross, with Steve Austin as Manning and Michael Paré as Chris Blake. Directed by Keoni Waxman; 29 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Keoni Waxman

More films directed by Keoni Waxman, best-rated first: The Hard Way, Contract to Kill, The Ravine and The Modelizer.

Full filmography
Plot

Maximum Conviction Plot Summary

What happens in Maximum Conviction from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a routine assignment, Cross Steven Seagal and his partner Manning Steve Austin are brought in with their team to oversee the decommissioning of a secret military penal facility and to coordinate the transfer of inmates to a civilian prison. The mission appears straightforward at first: keep order, move prisoners, and keep everyone alive long enough to walk away. But the day quickly reveals itself to be more precarious than expected, testing the limits of discipline and loyalty within the group.

Full summary

The whole story of Maximum Conviction, scene by scene

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Videos

Maximum Conviction Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 4 trailers.

Official US Trailer
  • Trailer Official UK Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Maximum Conviction?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What is the former occupation of the main character Cross?

Cars

Cars in Maximum Conviction

10 cars on screen, including the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali and the 2013 GMC Terrain.

All 10 cars
  • 2011 GMC Acadia Denali in Maximum Conviction 2011 GMC Acadia Denali Important role
  • 2013 GMC Terrain in Maximum Conviction 2013 GMC Terrain Minor role
  • unknown in Maximum Conviction unknown Minor role
  • Bedford TM in Maximum Conviction Bedford TM Background role
Details

Maximum Conviction Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Najwyższy wyrok” and “最高纪录”.

Also known as
  • Najwyższy wyrok
  • 最高纪录
  • Operações Especiais
  • Máxima condena
  • Maksimum Tehlike
  • Condenação Máxima
  • Szigorított őrizet
  • Condena máxima
  • Максимальный срок
  • Η Εσχάτη των Ποινών
  • Naprostá sebedůvěra
  • הרשעה מקסימלית
+7 more
  • 沈黙の監獄
  • Максимална присъда
  • Condena Maxima
  • 맥시멈 컨빅션
  • Najvišja obsodba
  • บุกแหลกแหกคุกเหล็ก
  • Únos z väzenia

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FAQ

Maximum Conviction FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Maximum Conviction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maximum Conviction?

Maximum Conviction runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Maximum Conviction released?

Maximum Conviction was released on October 25, 2012.

Who directed Maximum Conviction?

Maximum Conviction was directed by Keoni Waxman.

More films by Keoni Waxman

Who is in the cast of Maximum Conviction?

Maximum Conviction stars Steven Seagal as Cross, Steve Austin as Manning and Michael Paré as Chris Blake, among 29 credited actors.

Does Maximum Conviction have a post-credit scene?

No. Maximum Conviction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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