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About 2007 film directed by Michael Davis
Genres action, thriller
Directed by Michael Davis
Written by Michael Davis
Starring Monica Bellucci, Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Christian, Stephen McHattie, Julian Richings, Greg Bryk, Daniel Pilon
Music Paul Haslinger
Runtime 86 min
Country United States
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