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IMDB Rating: 7.7

IMDB Votes: 16000

Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Country: USA

Duration: 45 min

Plot tags: realistic, captivating, suspenseful, rough, serious, detective, erotic, sexy, thrilling, sentimental