Now there are a few rather daft plot holes here, but in the main this is a really strong prison drama anchored well by Luis Tosar and Alberto Ammann. The latter man ("Juan") is on an orientation visit to a high security prison were he is shortly to begin work when a full scale riot breaks out. That is being led by "Malamadre" (Tosar) and it's only by luck - he had had an earlier accident and was recovering in cell…
Cell 211 (2009)
To survive inside, he has to become one of them.
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
Top Cast
Alberto Ammann
Juan Oliver
Luis Tosar
Malamadre
Antonio Resines
José Utrilla
Marta Etura
Elena
Manuel Morón
Ernesto Almansa
Carlos Bardem
Apache
Luis Zahera
Releches
Fernando Soto
Armando Nieto
Vicente Romero Sánchez
Tachuela
Manolo Solo
Prison Director
Patxi Bisquert
Jon Arteaga
Josean Bengoetxea
Antxon Elorza 'El Profesor'
Anartz Zuazua
Asier Urruticoechea
Miguel Martín
Pincho
Félix Cubero
Germán
David Selvas
Ernesto Dueñas
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FAQ about Cell 211
What is Cell 211 about?
The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
When was Cell 211 released?
Cell 211 was released in 2009.
What genres does Cell 211 belong to?
Cell 211 is categorised as Action, Thriller, Drama.
Who stars in Cell 211?
The cast of Cell 211 includes Alberto Ammann, Luis Tosar, Antonio Resines, Marta Etura, Manuel Morón.