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IMDB Rating: 4.6

IMDB Votes: 442

Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 89 min

Plot tags: atmospheric, detective, tense, suspense, captivating, serious, realistic, suspenseful