‘Monkey Man’: exploits of an underdog Avenger
Dev Patel's directorial debut is a genre-busting action thriller about marginalisation and social injustice in a society dominated by sinister elites
14 April 2024 - 00:00
Oscar nominee Dev Patel, who first gained fame for his roles in critically acclaimed films Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, makes his directorial debut with an action thriller about a man’s quest for vengeance against corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and systemically victimise the poor and powerless. ..
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