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IMDB Rating: 7.7

IMDB Votes: 88000

Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Country: USA, Canada

Duration: 60 min

Plot tags: serious, detective, psychological, suspenseful, rough, realistic, suspense, dramatic, exciting, funny