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American Heist

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
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Adrien Brody, Hayden Christensen, Tory Kittles, and Akon in American Heist (2014)
Two brothers, both with troubled paths, find themselves in the middle of one last bank job.
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James owes his life to his older brother, Frankie after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job ... Read allJames owes his life to his older brother, Frankie after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job and began courting his former girlfriend Emily. Now, Frankie is released and back on the s... Read allJames owes his life to his older brother, Frankie after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job and began courting his former girlfriend Emily. Now, Frankie is released and back on the streets with no money and no place to go.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Sarik Andreasyan
  • Writer
    • Raul Inglis
  • Stars
    • Hayden Christensen
    • Earl Minor
    • Adrien Brody
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sarik Andreasyan
  • Writer
    • Raul Inglis
  • Stars
    • Hayden Christensen
    • Earl Minor
    • Adrien Brody
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 75User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 23Metascore
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  • Videos2

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    Hayden Christensen in American Heist (2014)
    Adrien Brody in American Heist (2014)
    Adrien Brody and Hayden Christensen in American Heist (2014)
    Adrien Brody in American Heist (2014)
    Adrien Brody in American Heist (2014)
    Hayden Christensen in American Heist (2014)
    Adrien Brody, Hayden Christensen, Tory Kittles, and Akon in American Heist (2014)
    Hayden Christensen and Akon at an event for American Heist (2014)
    Hayden Christensen at an event for American Heist (2014)
    Hayden Christensen at an event for American Heist (2014)
    Hayden Christensen and Akon at an event for American Heist (2014)
    Adrien Brody in American Heist (2014)

    Top cast

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    Hayden Christensen
    Hayden Christensen
    • James Kellyas James Kelly
    Earl Minor
    • Detective Marksas Detective Marks
    Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody
    • Frankie Kellyas Frankie Kelly
    Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster
    • Emilyas Emily
    Akon
    Akon
    • Sugaras Sugar
    Tory Kittles
    Tory Kittles
    • Rayas Ray
    Luis Da Silva Jr.
    Luis Da Silva Jr.
    • Spoonieas Spoonie
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Auto Shop Bossas Auto Shop Boss
    John McConnell
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • (Police) Captain Sullivanas (Police) Captain Sullivan
    Aaron V. Williamson
    Aaron V. Williamson
    • Houseas House
    Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson
    • Eyewitnessas Eyewitness
    Laura Cayouette
    Laura Cayouette
    • Loan Officeras Loan Officer
    Carol Sutton
    • Hostage Womanas Hostage Woman
    Elena Sanchez
    Elena Sanchez
    • Katieas Katie
    Belinda Delgado
    • Stripperas Stripper
    Judd Lormand
    Judd Lormand
    • Paramedicas Paramedic
    Stefan Solea
    • Fellow Inmateas Fellow Inmate
    • Director
      • Sarik Andreasyan
    • Writer
      • Raul Inglis
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    Storyline

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    James (Hayden Christensen) owes his life to his older brother, Frankie (Adrien Brody) after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job and began courting his former girlfriend Emily (Jordana Brewster). Now, Frankie is released and back on the streets with no money and no place to go. He turns to his underworld connections (Akon) and convinces James to join him in hopes that one last job will be the solution to change both their lives. —Lionsgate
    • character repeats someone else's dialogue
    • child in jeopardy
    • heist crime
    • female nudity
    • prison
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, some sexual material and brief drug use.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Christensen's real life partner Rachel Bilson also did an uncredited cameo in this movie.
    • Goofs
      The Fiat doesn't have a carburetor; it is fuel injected.
    • Quotes

      Ray: The banking institutions are more dangerous than the army.

    • Connections
      Remake of The St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Go For It
      Performed by Money Man

      Written by Tysen Bolding

      Courtesy of Konlive Distribution and BangVillage 247

    User reviews75

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    Top review
    4/10
    The Heat is off
    At least I had Star Wars ... or The Pianist. Depending which actor might have thoughts about his career, the answers are there. Hayden hit the Jackpot (I hope for him) with the Star Wars franchise and Adrien Brody had his critical success with Polanski. The latter seems to be doing a neat movie from time to time, though he also seems to be doing some very bad ones too.

    This isn't a really bad one, though you wonder about the characters and how Mr. Brody came to play a character like this. I guess it had to do with the family business in the script and a scene where he can "shine" if you want to call it that. It's really rather annoying not to mention predictable.
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    • May 2, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Luxembourg
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Пограбування по-американськи
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Glacier Films
      • NGN Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,931,475
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.40 : 1

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