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IMDB Rating: 6.3

IMDB Votes: 6000

Genere: Drama, Comedy, Crime

Country: Germany, USA, UK, Canada

Duration: 89 min

Plot tags: clever, light, humorous, semi serious, action thriller, offbeat, realistic, exciting, funny, sexy