Swordfish
A slick, fast-paced thrill ride full of double-crosses and explosive set pieces, with a cynical edge and a few surprising twists.
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Inside Man
A slick, twisty heist thriller that keeps you guessing with sharp dialogue and a satisfying puzzle-box structure.
About 2006 film by Spike Lee
Genres drama, heist, crime, thriller
Directed by Spike Lee
Written by Russell Gewirtz
Starring Jodie Foster, Denzel Washington, Christopher Plummer, Willem Dafoe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clive Owen, Ken Leung, James Ransone
Music Terence Blanchard
Runtime 128 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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