Ordinary Decent Criminal
Stealing Is The Best Revenge
2000 · 93 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Thriller
Michael Lynch is a notorious criminal with two wives and a flair for showmanship. He's also a huge embarrassment to the local police, who are determined to bring him down once and for all.
Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan · Written by Gerard Stembridge
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Kevin Spacey Michael Lynch -
Linda Fiorentino Christine Lynch -
Colin Farrell Alec -
Peter Mullan Stevie -
Stephen Dillane Noel Quigley -
Helen Baxendale Lisa -
David Hayman Tony Brady -
Patrick Malahide Commissioner Daly -
Gerard McSorley Harrison -
David Kelly Fr. Grogan -
Gary Lydon Tom Rooney -
Paul Ronan Billy Lynch
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