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Thick as Thieves 1999

“It's all about payback.”

★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 60 votes R DramaActionComedyCrime Released
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Topic: Film "Thick as Thieves" (1999). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1999
Status
Released
Runtime
93 minutes
Release date
Apr 9, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Genres
Drama, Action, Comedy, Crime
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★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 60 votes
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~93 minutes
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Topic: Film "Thick as Thieves" (1999).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Language: English.
Title: Thick as Thieves.
Year: 1999.
Release Date (US): 01/28/1999.
Genres: Drama, Action, Comedy, Crime.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Rating: R.
Origin: American crime film.
Based on: Novel by Patrick Quinn.
Screenplay: Scott Sanders and Arthur Krystal.
Director: Scott Sanders.
Cast: Alec Baldwin, Andre Braugher, Michael Jai White, Bruce Greenwood, Rebecca De Mornay.
Plot: Two master thieves go at odds after one sets the other up for a crime. One is a suave professional who enjoys privacy, listens to old jazz records, and cares for an ailing dog named Wally. The other is a local gangster with a taste for the finer life who wants to eliminate the competition. This leads to a war between the men and their aides

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“A gripping exploration of drama and action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Is Thick as Thieves worth watching?

Thick as Thieves holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 60 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Thick as Thieves and when was it released?

Thick as Thieves is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

Who directed Thick as Thieves?

Thick as Thieves was directed by Scott Sanders.

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