American Heist

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American Heist

"Brothers in arms for life."

2014

1h 34m

4.8(389 votes)

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Two brothers, both with troubled paths, find themselves in the middle of one last bank job.

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16 members

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Hayden Christensen

James

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Adrien Brody

Frankie

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Jordana Brewster

Emily

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Akon

Sugar

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Tory Kittles

Ray

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Laura Cayouette

Loan Officer

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Elena Sanchez

Katie

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Luis Da Silva, Jr.

Spoonie

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Joe Chrest

Captain Sullivan

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Judd Lormand

Paramedic

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John L. Armijo

Prison Guard

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Lance E. Nichols

Auto Shop Boss

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Aaron V. Williamson

House

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Rachel Bilson

Eyewitness

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Carol Sutton

Hostage

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Belinda Delgado

Stripper

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