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Oscar Shaw (2026)
After retiring from the police force, a relentless detective haunted by the tragic loss of his closest friend sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance, seeking redemption and fighting to restore justice to the streets he once swore to protect.
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After retiring from the police force, a relentless detective haunted by the tragic loss of his closest friend sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance, seeking redemption and fighting to restore justice to the streets he once swore to protect.
Rating:NR
Genre:Action, Crime, Thriller
Directed By:R. Ellis Frazier, Justin Nesbitt
Written By:Don Roff
In Theaters:1/9/2026
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Runtime:93 minutes
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Cast
R. Ellis Frazier, Justin Nesbitt
Director
R. Ellis Frazier, Justin Nesbitt
Director
Michael Jai White
Oscar Shaw
Tyrese Gibson
Ray Jay
Isaiah Washington
Ernie
Andrew C. English Jr.
Tron
Cecile Cubiló
Detective Nina Perez
Jeanette Josue
Vanessa Shaw
Hiro Ortiz
Soo Kwon
James Choi
Jintao kwon
Rich Paul
Chuck Ross
Vince Jolivette
Commander Archer
Jabari Striblin
Andre
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