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By Any Means

2026 1 h 47 min Action · Thriller · Crime

A 1960s crime thriller pairing a Black FBI agent with a mafia hitman to probe civil-rights murders.

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About the film

The FBI couldn't crack it. So they called in the mob.

What it’s about

In 1960s Mississippi, a young Black FBI agent is paired with a mafia hitman to investigate brutal murders of civil-rights leaders.

What hooks you

Elegance Bratton directs a cast. The screenplay is by Sasha Penn.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like period crime stories with uneasy alliances and high stakes. It will also suit viewers drawn to historical injustice and moral compromise.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Running time
1h 47min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Sep 4, 2026

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Creative team

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Director Elegance Bratton
Starring
  1. 01 Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Wayne Strider
  2. 02 Mark Wahlberg Gregory Scarpa
  3. 03 Giancarlo Esposito Vernon Dahmer
  4. 04 Nicole Beharie Allison Strider
  5. 05 David Strathairn Special Agent Roy K. Moore
  6. 06 Josh Lucas Special Agent Everett Rhodes
  7. 07 Ethan Embry Sam Bowers
  8. 08 Alanna Masterson Connie Scarpa
  9. 09 LisaGay Hamilton Ms. Rebecca Brewer

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