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The Aggression Scale (2012): Cast & Plot

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The Aggression Scale is a 2012 action thriller directed by Steven C. Miller, starring Ray Wise as Bellavance, Ryan Hartwig and Dana Ashbrook. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Aggression Scale (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Steven C. Miller
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Aggression Scale About?

The premise of The Aggression Scale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After discovering half a million dollars is missing, mob boss Bellavance dispatches four ruthless hitmen to intimidate the families suspected of theft. Their violent mission takes them to the home of the Rutledge family, where they encounter Owen, the emotionally troubled young son. Owen, with a history of violent outbursts and a knack for building dangerous traps, turns the tables and unleashes his own brand of extreme vengeance upon the unsuspecting thugs.

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Cast & crew

The Aggression Scale Cast & Characters

Ray Wise leads the cast as Bellavance, with Ryan Hartwig as Owen and Dana Ashbrook as Lloyd. Directed by Steven C. Miller; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Steven C. Miller

More films directed by Steven C. Miller, best-rated first: Silent Night, Marauders, Under Fire and First Kill.

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Plot

The Aggression Scale Plot Summary

What happens in The Aggression Scale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mob boss Bellavance Ray Wise is released from prison on bail and discovers that $500,000 of his money is missing. With only two days to flee to a non-extradition country, he instructs four of his henchmen, led by Lloyd [Dana Ashbrook], to retrieve the money and send a loud and messy message to the thieves’ families.

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The whole story of The Aggression Scale, scene by scene

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The Aggression Scale Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Aggression Scale.

The Aggression Scale Official Trailer #1 - SXSW Movie (2012) HD
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How Well Do You Know The Aggression Scale?

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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Who portrays the mob boss Bellavance?

Details

The Aggression Scale Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “La Escala de Agresión” and “Aggression Scale - Der Killer in dir”.

Also known as
  • La Escala de Agresión
  • Aggression Scale - Der Killer in dir
  • Шкала агрессии
  • Agresja
  • מדד התוקפנות
  • Agressziós skála
  • 어그레션 스케일
  • 深度入侵
  • キッズ・リベンジ

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The Aggression Scale FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Aggression Scale, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Aggression Scale?

The Aggression Scale runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Aggression Scale released?

The Aggression Scale was released on March 10, 2012.

Who directed The Aggression Scale?

The Aggression Scale was directed by Steven C. Miller.

More films by Steven C. Miller

Who is in the cast of The Aggression Scale?

The Aggression Scale stars Ray Wise as Bellavance, Ryan Hartwig as Owen and Dana Ashbrook as Lloyd, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Aggression Scale have a post-credit scene?

No. The Aggression Scale has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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