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Play Dead

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  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
326
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Play Dead (2009)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
In small town Nevada, a former TV action hero (Klein) runs afoul of drug dealers and a covered-up murder, inspiring him to round up his old co-stars to save the terrorized townspeople.In small town Nevada, a former TV action hero (Klein) runs afoul of drug dealers and a covered-up murder, inspiring him to round up his old co-stars to save the terrorized townspeople.In small town Nevada, a former TV action hero (Klein) runs afoul of drug dealers and a covered-up murder, inspiring him to round up his old co-stars to save the terrorized townspeople.
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
326
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jason Wiles
  • Writers
    • Shem Bitterman
    • Jason Wiles
  • Stars
    • Chris Klein
    • Fred Durst
    • Jake Busey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jason Wiles
  • Writers
    • Shem Bitterman
    • Jason Wiles
  • Stars
    • Chris Klein
    • Fred Durst
    • Jake Busey
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    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Chris Klein
    Chris Klein
    • Ronnie Renoas Ronnie Reno
    Fred Durst
    Fred Durst
    • Ledgeas Ledge
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Merle Jonesas Merle Jones
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Devonas Devon
    Paul Francis
    Paul Francis
    • Ray Jonesas Ray Jones
    Timothy Ryan Hensel
    • Dickford Jonesas Dickford Jones
    Tim Arnold
    • Sighas Sigh
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    James Koetting
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Lisa Lenes
    • Ms. Stoneras Ms. Stoner
    Justin Spraggins
    Justin Spraggins
    • Actoras Actor
    Ruth Mills
    • Hostessas Hostess
    Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander
    • Carolanneas Carolanne
    Kate Ascott-Evans
    • Mollyas Molly
    Annabelle Bitterman
    • Blueas Blue
    Shem Bitterman
    Shem Bitterman
    • Guyas Guy
    Robert Cicchini
    Robert Cicchini
    • TV Announceras TV Announcer
    Dean Delray
    Dean Delray
    • Eddyas Eddy
    • Director
      • Jason Wiles
    • Writers
      • Shem Bitterman
      • Jason Wiles
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    User reviews11

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    4/10
    Small town Nevada ...... Population 132 .... average IQ 66
    Dumb is as dumb does, in this thoroughly uninteresting, supposed black comedy. Essentially what starts out as Chris Klein trying to maintain a low profile, eventually morphs into an uninspired version of "The Three Amigos", only without any laughs. In order for black comedy to work, it must be outrageous, which "Play Dead" is not. In order for black comedy to work, it cannot be mean spirited, which "Play Dead" is. What "Play Dead" really is, is a town full of nut jobs. Fred Dunst does however do a pretty fair imitation of Billy Bob Thornton's character from "A Simple Plan", while Jake Busey does a pretty fair imitation of, well, Jake Busey. - MERK
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    • merklekranz
    • Mar 4, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ton ithelan nekro
    • Filming locations
      • Ely, Nevada, USA
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    • Budget
      • $1,300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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