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The American Failure

  • 20122012
  • 23m
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The American Failure (2012)
	
A film that unravels the demise of A prestigious lawyer caught in a web of deceit and corruption at the hands of a ruthless international drug Cartel. This fast-paced thriller unfolds many twists and turns while undercover cops track down millions exto
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A film that unravels the demise of A prestigious lawyer caught in a web of deceit and corruption at the hands of a ruthless international drug Cartel. This fast-paced thriller unfolds many t... Read allA film that unravels the demise of A prestigious lawyer caught in a web of deceit and corruption at the hands of a ruthless international drug Cartel. This fast-paced thriller unfolds many twists and turns while undercover cops track down millions extorted from the mob and Carlos... Read allA film that unravels the demise of A prestigious lawyer caught in a web of deceit and corruption at the hands of a ruthless international drug Cartel. This fast-paced thriller unfolds many twists and turns while undercover cops track down millions extorted from the mob and Carlos Elias tries to stay alive.

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  • Directors
    • Ameenah Kaplan
    • Said Faraj
  • Writers
    • Chriss Anglin
    • Said Faraj
    • William S. Stephens
  • Stars
    • Chris Allaire
    • Chriss Anglin
    • Said Faraj
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  • Directors
    • Ameenah Kaplan
    • Said Faraj
  • Writers
    • Chriss Anglin
    • Said Faraj
    • William S. Stephens
  • Stars
    • Chris Allaire
    • Chriss Anglin
    • Said Faraj
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    Chris Allaire
    • Cartel Soldieras Cartel Soldier
    Chriss Anglin
    Chriss Anglin
    • Lt. Murrayas Lt. Murray
    Said Faraj
    Said Faraj
    • Carlos Eliasas Carlos Elias
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    • Detective Matheisas Detective Matheis
    Shari O'Donnell
    Shari O'Donnell
    • Angieas Angie
    Dan Thiel
    Dan Thiel
    • Detective Parkeras Detective Parker
    Adrienne Wilkinson
    Adrienne Wilkinson
    • Missy Blueas Missy Blue
    • Directors
      • Ameenah Kaplan
      • Said Faraj
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      • Chriss Anglin
      • Said Faraj
      • William S. Stephens
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    A film that unravels the demise of A prestigious lawyer caught in a web of deceit and corruption at the hands of a ruthless international drug Cartel. This fast-paced thriller unfolds many twists and turns while undercover cops track down millions extorted from the mob and Carlos Elias tries to stay alive. —Anonymous
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    • neo noir
    • femme fatale
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      Missy Blue: I don't care about the money. All I care about is you. Let's run away together.

      Carlos Elias: Why... why should I believe you?

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      • United States
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    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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      • Driving Force Entertainment
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