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| The Weapon | |
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| Directed by | Tony Schiena |
| Starring | Tony Schiena AnnaLynne McCord Sean Patrick Flanery Jack Kesy Cuba Gooding Jr. Bruce Dern |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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The film was released in select theaters, on demand and digital platforms on February 17, 2023. [1] It was released on DVD on March 28, 2023. [2]
Jeffrey Anderson of Common Sense Media awarded the film one star out of five. [3]
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