29 Jan 2009
Dead Man Running
A loan shark gives ex-con Nick a period of 24 hours in order to pay back the money he owes. Up against it, Nick involves his best mate on a multi-part mission in order to raise the cash before it's too late for them both
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Murder by illusion.
A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
Top Billed Cast
Bryan Brown Roland 'Rollie' Tyler
Brian Dennehy Lt. Leo McCarthy
Diane Venora Ellen
Cliff DeYoung Lipton
Mason Adams Col. Mason
Jerry Orbach Nicholas DeFranco
Joe Grifasi Mickey
Martha Gehman Andy
Trey Wilson Lt. Murdoch
Roscoe Orman Captain Wallenger
Tom Noonan Varrick
Paul D'Amato Gallagher
Jossie DeGuzman Marisa Velez
Jean De Baer Whitemore
M'el Dowd Joyce Lehman
John Doumanian The director
Ray Iannicelli Charlie
Angela Bassett TV reporter
Jim Lovelett McCoy
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