Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)

Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)

Even assassins have to hit their targets

R 2018 · 90 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Action, Drama

William has failed to kill himself so many times that he outsources his suicide to aging assassin Leslie. But with the contract signed and death assured within a week (or his money back), William suddenly discovers reasons to live... However Leslie is under pressure from his boss to make sure the contract is completed.

Directed by Tom Edmunds · Written by Tom Edmunds

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