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Tom Hardy Stars in Gritty Action Thriller 'Havoc'

4/27/2025

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In "Havoc," directed by Gareth Evans, Tom Hardy takes on the role of Walker, a gritty fixer tasked with safeguarding the son of powerful real estate mogul Lawrence Beaumont, portrayed by Forest Whitaker. With Jessie Mei Li as his fierce partner Ellie and Timothy Olyphant as the corrupt cop Vincent, this film promises a thrilling blend of '80s Hong Kong action and '70s American crime drama.

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Story summary

In "Havoc," directed by Gareth Evans, Tom Hardy takes on the role of Walker, a gritty fixer tasked with safeguarding the son of powerful real estate mogul Lawrence Beaumont, portrayed by Forest Whitaker. With Jessie Mei Li as his fierce partner Ellie and Timothy Olyphant as the corrupt cop Vincent, this film promises a thrilling blend of '80s Hong Kong action and '70s American crime drama.