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201386 minPG-13documentary

The Devil's Lair

201386 minPG-13documentary

A gangster fights to secure his family's future amid a deadly drug turf war in Cape Town, where rivals threaten their safety.

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Riaan Hendricks

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A gangster fights to secure his family's future amid a deadly drug turf war in Cape Town, where rivals threaten their safety.

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In Cape Town, a gangster faces a deadly drug turf war. He strives to protect his young family while surrounded by dangerous rivals. The film follows his efforts to secure a future amid escalating violence and uncertainty. Directed by Riaan Hendricks, The Devil's Lair offers an inside look at life in a community torn apart by crime. The documentary runs for 86 minutes.

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