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IMDB Rating: 4.8

IMDB Votes: 4000

Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Country: Canada, USA

Duration: 112 min

Plot tags: suspense, exciting, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, fast, surprise ending, neo noir, independent film