
Albino Alligator(1997)
While escaping from a foiled robbery attempt, three thieves find themselves surrounded by police at a New Orleans bar--only they're not the people the police are searching for.


“Keeping a relationship alive can be murder”
Rich, successful Bryce meets beautiful Lissa at a bar one night and invites her back to his house, not suspecting for a moment that Lissa isn't really who she seems. What unfolds next is a dangerous, tangled web of double-crosses and seduction.

Alessandro Nivola
Nick

Reese Witherspoon
Lissa

Josh Brolin
Bryce

Gene Wolande
Lawyer
Jonathan McMurtry
Vet
Terrance Sweeney
Priest

Rebecca Klingler
Diner Waitress

Rocky Carroll
Bad Ass Dude
Kate Hendrickson
Bar Waitress

Owen Bush
Vagrant
Best Laid Plans is a drama, thriller, crime film released in 1999. Directed by Mike Barker, it stars Alessandro Nivola, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin. Rich, successful Bryce meets beautiful Lissa at a bar one night and invites her back to his house, not suspecting for a moment that Lissa isn't really who she seems. What unfolds next is a dangerous, tangled web of double-crosses and seduction.
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