A Violent Man_
Steve Mackleson is a dangerous prisoner, incarcerated for double murder in a maximum security prison. We follow, as he navigates his struggle against redemption the system and his inner turmoil, when a young black gang member becomes his unlikely new cell mate and a daughter he has never met, finally requests to meet her estranged father, face to face.
Starring
Craig Fairbrass, Stephen Odubola, Zoë Tapper
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Violent Man was released 4 years ago in 2022.
Overview
Steve Mackleson is a dangerous prisoner, incarcerated for double murder in a maximum security prison. We follow, as he navigates his struggle against redempt...
A Violent Man is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (15)
Craig Fairbrass
Steve Mackelson
Stephen Odubola
Marcus Wainwright
Zoë Tapper
Claire Keats
Jason Flemyng
Frank
Ross McCall
Luke
Ulrich Thomsen
Warden Goodwillie
Robin Laing
SO Martins
Morgan Watkins
Danny Wilson
Thomas Dominique
Dwayne Barstowe
Philip Barantini
John Morgan
ML
Michael Lindall
Scotty Turnbull
Lloyd Everitt
SO Brooks
Hamza Siddique
SO Philips
Hector Bateman-Harden
Young Steve
GK
Graham Kitchen
Lewis Mills
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (22 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Violent Man about?
Steve Mackleson is a dangerous prisoner, incarcerated for double murder in a maximum security prison. We follow, as he navigates his struggle against redemption the system and his inner turmoil, when a young black gang member becomes his unlikely new cell mate and a daughter he has never met, finally requests to meet her estranged father, face to face.
How long is A Violent Man?
A Violent Man has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in A Violent Man?
The cast of A Violent Man includes Craig Fairbrass, Stephen Odubola, Zoë Tapper, Jason Flemyng, Ross McCall.
What is the rating of A Violent Man?
A Violent Man has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama