"A simple plan. An instant fortune. Just add water."

1998

1h 37m

5.9(773 votes)

Thriller

Crime

Action

Overview

An armored car driver tries to elude a gang of thieves while a flood ravages the countryside.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Morgan Freeman

Jim

Acting

Christian Slater

Tom

Acting

Minnie Driver

Karen

Acting

Randy Quaid

Sheriff Mike Collins

Acting

Ed Asner

Uncle Charlie

Acting

Betty White

Doreen Sears

Acting

Richard Dysart

Henry Sears

Acting

Dann Florek

Mr. Mehlor

Directing

Michael A. Goorjian

Kenny

Acting

Ricky Harris

Ray

Acting

Mark Rolston

Wayne Bryce

Acting

Peter Murnik

Phil

Acting

Wayne Duvall

Hank

Acting

Ray Baker

Mayor

Acting

Jay Patterson

Mr Wellman

Acting

Michael Monks

Father on Local News

Acting

Mackenzie Bryce

Baby on Local News

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Lisa Fuhrman

Mayor's Wife

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