Sudden Death

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Sudden Death (1995)

Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime

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The Crew

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2008 ★ 6.0

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Traitor

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2008 ★ 6.7

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G20

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A low-ranking thug is entrusted by his boss to dispose of a gun that killed corrupt cops, but things spiral out of control when the gun ends up in wrong hands.

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2018 ★ 6.0

Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter on a weekend getaway to her late father's secluded, high-tech vacation home in the countryside. The family soon gets an unwelcome surprise when four men break into the house to find hidden money. After managing to escape, Shaun must now figure out a way to turn the tables on the desperate thieves and save her captive children.

The Night of the Following Day

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1969 ★ 6.0

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Across 110th Street

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In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?

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The Rookie

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Wedlock

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1991 ★ 5.8

A male prison escapee heads for his hidden loot, electronically attached to a female prisoner.

Kill Me Again

Kill Me Again

1989 ★ 6.1

After Faye and her psychotic boyfriend, Vince, successfully rob a mob courier, Faye decides to abscond with the loot. She heads to Reno, where she hires feckless private investigator Jack Andrews to help fake her death. He pulls the scheme off and sets up Faye with a new identity, only to have her skip out on him without paying. Jack follows her to Vegas and learns he's not the only one after her. Vince has discovered that she's still alive.

The Score

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2001 ★ 6.7

An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last heist.

The Locksmith

The Locksmith

2023 ★ 5.9

A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.

Trapped

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2002 ★ 6.2

When their daughter is abducted by experienced kidnappers, the Jennings turn the tables on their seemingly fool-proof plan.

Alpha Dog

Alpha Dog

2006 ★ 6.6

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2021 ★ 6.7

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