American Heist (2015)
American Heist
”Brothers reunite for one last heist to change their lives”
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Starring Adrien Brody (Oscar winner for The Pianist) and Hayden Christensen (Star Wars), American Heist follows the story of two brothers on opposite sides of the law, forced to join forces in a bank robbery that goes horribly wrong . With intense action scenes and a narrative focused on the complexity of family relationships, the film stands out for Brody's performance and the tense atmosphere of New Orleans.
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WATCH NOW BEFORE AVAILABLE IN THEATERS. James (Hayden Christensen) owes his life to his older brother Frankie (Adrien Brody) after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. Now, Frankie is released and back on the streets. With no money and no place to go, he turns to his underworld connections and convinces James to join him in hopes that one last job would be the answer to change both their lives.
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