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Parker 2013

“To get away clean, you have to play dirty.”

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What is Parker?

Parker is a 2013 action film centered on a thief who adheres to a unique code of professional ethics. The narrative begins when the protagonist is betrayed by his crew, who double-cross him and leave him for dead following a job.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Release date
Jan 23, 2013
Studios
Incentive Filmed Entertainment, Sierra/Affinity, Alexander/Mitchell Productions
Genres
Action, Crime
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Overview

Parker is a 2013 action film centered on a thief who adheres to a unique code of professional ethics. The narrative begins when the protagonist is betrayed by his crew, who double-cross him and leave him for dead following a job. Determined to seek retribution, the thief assumes a new disguise to conceal his identity. He subsequently forms an unlikely alliance with a woman who possesses information from the inside. Together, they devise a plan to intercept and hijack the score of the crew's latest heist. The film explores themes of vengeance and professional loyalty as the protagonist navigates his new partnership to undermine those who previously betrayed him. By utilizing his new disguise and the strategic assistance of his ally, the thief works to reclaim what was taken from him while disrupting the operations of the group that abandoned him. The story follows his calculated efforts to execute this complex plan and settle the score against his former associates.

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Should you watch it?

“A double-crossed thief with strict ethics uses a disguise and an inside ally to hijack a score.”

Reasons to watch
  • stars jason statham and jennifer lopez
  • directed by taylor hackford
Keep in mind
  • features a double-cross and violence

Watch it if you enjoy crime thrillers about a thief seeking payback after being double-crossed.

The film is rated R and contains action and crime themes.

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When was Parker released?

Parker was released in the US on 01/25/2013.

Who directed the film?

Parker was directed by Taylor Hackford.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez.

What is the film's genre?

Parker is categorized as an action and crime thriller film.

What is the premise of the movie?

A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and looks to hijack their latest score.