Criminal

Sep 10, 2004

1h 27m

★ 6.2

Ever get the feeling you're being played?

Overview

Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but needs money to help out his ill father. The situation becomes more complicated when Rodrigo falls for Gaddis' sister, Valerie, drawing another player into the game.

Genres

Action

Comedy

Thriller

Production Companies

Warner Independent Pictures

2929 Productions

Section Eight

Criminal Trailers

Cast

Richard Gaddis

John C. Reilly

Rodrigo

Diego Luna

Valerie

Maggie Gyllenhaal

William Hannigan

Peter Mullan

Ochoa

Zitto Kazann

Michael

Jonathan Tucker

Waitress

Laura Cerón

Waitress #2

Soledad St. Hilaire

Grandma

Ellen Geer

Waiter/ Daniel

Brandon Keener

Café Manager

Nick Anavio

Woman in Elevator

Deborah Van Valkenburgh

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0.0

Double Exposure

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Mona Lam, who works for a swindling syndicate under duress, scours a nightclub for her new prey and finds the rich heir Cheng Siu-chuen. Struggling to find true bliss, the lovers gain the blessing of Lam's second uncle. On the eve of Cheng's father's birthday banquet, Lam is pressured to strike again under the watchful eye of Lucy sent by the man who's pulling the strings on the marionette behind the scenes who has threatened to kill Cheng. The quick-witted woman aborts the operation, claiming to have spotted her previous victims from amongst the guests. Her confession gains Cheng's understanding, but not his father's. The ringleader brings the liaison to an end by blackmailing the father and putting Lam under house arrest. Helping the girl flee, Second Uncle is killed in the commotion. The police act on the father's tip-off and bust the gang, clearing the way for the lovers to tie the knot.

7.1

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6.2

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6.9

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6.5

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6.1

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4.3

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6.4

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6.9

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8.0

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7.1

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5.8

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7.0

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3.9

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5.6

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7.2

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5.8

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6.0

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