Nick Cave is violent in multiple genres

Known primarily as a musician, he has written the screenplay for the bloody 'Lawless.' It continues his preoccupation with humanity's dark side.

Bursting with violence and laced with period atmosphere, the Depression-era tale "Lawless" opening Friday centers on three adult brothers known as the Bondurants who take up arms to protect their bootlegging trade from corrupt authorities and mobsters. It features stars — the brothers are played by Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf and Jason Clarke — and, perhaps more notably, a high body count.

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