
6 Bullets(2012)
An ex-mercenary known for finding missing children is hired by a mixed martial arts fighter whose daughter has been kidnapped.


Six people are thrown together during an elaborate bank heist where any move can alter the outcome. Is it coincidence, or are they merely pawns in a much bigger game.

Danny Glover
Elohim

Sean Astin
Dyson

Vinnie Jones
Lu

Mischa Barton
Lauren Campbell

Michael Paré
Captain Raymond Mitchell Howard

Katrina Law
Katana

Johnny Messner
Joey
Matt Cinquanta
Matteo

Kerry Knuppe
Calli
Sandra Henderson
Shelley
Checkmate is a thriller, action, crime film released in 2015. Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr., it stars Danny Glover, Sean Astin, Vinnie Jones. Six people are thrown together during an elaborate bank heist where any move can alter the outcome. Is it coincidence, or are they merely pawns in a much bigger game.
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