Life of Crime

Life of Crime

Right target. Wrong woman.

R 2013 · 100 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Crime

Two common criminals get more than they bargained for after kidnapping the wife of a corrupt real-estate developer who shows no interest in paying the $1 million dollar ransom for her safe return.

Directed by Daniel Schechter · Written by Daniel Schechter

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Jennifer Aniston Mickey Dawson
John Hawkes Louis Gara
Yasiin Bey Ordell Robbie
Isla Fisher Melanie Ralston
Will Forte Marshall Taylor
Tim Robbins Frank Dawson
Mark Boone Junior Richard
Kevin Cannon Bandleader
Julie E. Davis Parent at tennis match
Seana Kofoed Kay
Clea Lewis Tyra Taylor
Charlie Tahan Bo Dawson

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