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Slow Burn

Slow Burn

The truth is just a trick of light.

20055.31h 33mR

Overview

A district attorney is involved in a 24-hour showdown with a gang leader and is, at the same time, being manipulated by an attractive assistant district attorney and a cryptic stranger.

Directed by Wayne Beach
Written by Wayne Beach, Anthony Walton
Produced by Sidney Kimmel, Bonnie Timmermann, Tim Williams
Box OfficeBudget: $15.5MRevenue: $1.2M

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Top Cast

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Ford Cole

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Luther Pinks

Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer

Isaac Duperde

Jolene Blalock

Jolene Blalock

Nora Timmer

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Ty Trippin

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Jeffrey Sykes

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Godfrey

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Alan Turlock

Guy Torry

Guy Torry

Chet Price

Frank Schorpion

Frank Schorpion

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About Slow Burn

Slow Burn is a mystery, crime, drama, thriller film released in 2005. Directed by Wayne Beach, it stars Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, Mekhi Phifer. A district attorney is involved in a 24-hour showdown with a gang leader and is, at the same time, being manipulated by an attractive assistant district attorney and a cryptic stranger.

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