
7 Seconds(2005)
When an experienced thief accidentally makes off with a Van Gogh, his partner is kidnapped by gangsters in pursuit of the painting, forcing the criminal to hatch a rescue plan.

“Are You In Or Are You Out?”
Two brothers turn against each other when confronted with the possibility of getting millions of dollars found in a stolen armored car.

Luke Perry
Jack

Ice-T
C-Note

Richmond Arquette
Moe

Amy Locane
Lucy

De'Aundre Bonds
Trent

David Faustino
Chuck

Billy Rieck
Junior

Jeffrey McDonald
Ice Cream Man

Robert Wisdom
Slim

George Fisher
Nelson
The Heist is a action, thriller film released in 2000 exploring themes of hostage, greed, hold-up robbery. Directed by Kurt Voss, it stars Luke Perry, Ice-T, Richmond Arquette. Two brothers turn against each other when confronted with the possibility of getting millions of dollars found in a stolen armored car.
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