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Setup

Setup

20114.91h 25mR

Overview

A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.

Directed by Mike Gunther
Written by Mike Behrman, Mike Gunther
Produced by Randall Emmett, George Furla, 50 Cent
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $2.1M

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Top Cast

50 Cent

50 Cent

Sonny

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Vincent

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Biggs

James Remar

James Remar

William

Randy Couture

Randy Couture

Petey

Will Yun Lee

Will Yun Lee

Joey

Shaun Toub

Shaun Toub

Roth

Susie Abromeit

Susie Abromeit

Valerie

Jay Karnes

Jay Karnes

Russel

Jordan Trovillion

Jordan Trovillion

Kelli

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Themes & Keywords

heistbetrayal

About Setup

Setup is a action, crime, drama, thriller film released in 2011 exploring themes of heist, betrayal. Directed by Mike Gunther, it stars 50 Cent, Ryan Phillippe, Bruce Willis. A group of friends plan out a detailed heist that turns deadly when one betrays the other by taking off with the goods. Taking matters into his own hands, Sonny seeks out his revenge teaming up with the most dangerous mob boss in town to get back what is rightfully his. When he finally comes face to face with his longtime friend he will be forced to make a life changing choice.

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