By Any Means

By Any Means

2017 · 84 min · ★ 4.1 · Mystery, Drama, Crime, Thriller

A C-list celebrity gets kidnapped and held hostage after a night-club appearance. When the police interrogate the man she accuses, they question whether she's after justice or a front-page story.

Directed by Leighton Spence · Written by Clark Phillips-Janssen

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