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The Set Up

R 1995 1h 43m Mystery & Thriller List
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Charlie Thorpe (Billy Zane) is a brilliant security expert and convicted burglar. After being released from prison, Charlie resolves to turn his life around and takes a straight job designing the security for a newly renovated bank. However, his old criminal life catches up with him when his former prison mate, Kliff (James Russo), kidnaps his new girlfriend, Gina (Mia Sara). Charlie is left with few options when Kliff blackmails him into breaking into the bank. Read More Read Less
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Audience Member You know how some movies give away the twist ending in the trailer? Well, this movie gives away the twist ending in the title. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review william s Well at the least I was able to get an hour sleep during this movie. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Feet up more like. Brucy boy is reliable as always. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member The upside of this movie? You get to see Mia Sara's boobs. The downside of this movie? Everything else. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Charlie Thorpe (Billy Zane) is a brilliant security expert and convicted burglar. After being released from prison, Charlie resolves to turn his life around and takes a straight job designing the security for a newly renovated bank. However, his old criminal life catches up with him when his former prison mate, Kliff (James Russo), kidnaps his new girlfriend, Gina (Mia Sara). Charlie is left with few options when Kliff blackmails him into breaking into the bank.
Director
Strathford Hamilton
Producer
Julia Verdin
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2017
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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