An ex-con assumes a dead man's identity, then finds himself caught in a pulpy, tense casino heist.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Hoopla (free).
Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
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After assuming his dead cellmate's identity to get with his girlfriend, an ex-con finds himself the reluctant participant in a casino heist.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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