Good Intentions

Good Intentions

Off-beat southern comedy of blackmail, robbery and family values.

PG-13 2010 · 85 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

Meet Etta Milford. Loving Wife. Doting Mother. Armed Robber. Etta's husband constantly blows their money on make-shift inventions. When she decides to secretly take "investment" matters into her own hands - things quickly go awry! With their savings gone, her husband suspicious, and their children out of control, Etta concocts a scheme to get back their money and save her family.

Directed by Jim Issa · Written by Michael Lucker

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