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A Better Way to Die

  • 2000
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.9K
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Natasha Henstridge, Lou Diamond Phillips, Scott Wiper, and Andre Braugher in A Better Way to Die (2000)
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A Chicago cop quits the force and finds himself threatened by the Mafia.A Chicago cop quits the force and finds himself threatened by the Mafia.A Chicago cop quits the force and finds himself threatened by the Mafia.

  • Director
    • Scott Wiper
  • Writer
    • Scott Wiper
  • Stars
    • Scott Wiper
    • Jack Conley
    • Carmen Argenziano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Scott Wiper
    • Writer
      • Scott Wiper
    • Stars
      • Scott Wiper
      • Jack Conley
      • Carmen Argenziano
    • 45User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Top Cast43

    Scott Wiper
    Scott Wiper
    • Boomer
    Jack Conley
    Jack Conley
    • Fletcher
    Carmen Argenziano
    Carmen Argenziano
    • Carlos
    Richard Haje
    • The Mute
    Rolando Molina
    Rolando Molina
    • Chach
    Kirk McKinney
    • Spaz
    Jefferson Moore
    Jefferson Moore
    • Harrison James
    Wayne Duvall
    Wayne Duvall
    • Rifkin
    Mirjana Joković
    Mirjana Joković
    • Salvi
    • (as Mirjana Jokovic)
    Conner Greene
    • Salvi's Son
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    Lou Diamond Phillips
    • William Dexter
    Benjamin John Parrillo
    • Cooper
    London King
    • Cheryl
    Jon Farris
    • Fagan
    • (as John Farris)
    John Robert Thompson
    • Bureau Director
    Jim Conrad
    • Miles
    Mo Gallini
    Mo Gallini
    • Laslov
    • (as Matt Gallini)
    Natasha Henstridge
    Natasha Henstridge
    • Kelly
    • Director
      • Scott Wiper
    • Writer
      • Scott Wiper
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    • Trivia
      During most of the filming of the shootout and chase in the beginning of the movie, temperatures were at and below zero.
    • Quotes
      • Cleveland: Carpe per diem... seize the cash.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 29, 2001 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Muerte al acecho
    • Filming locations
      • Newark, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Newmarket Capital Group
      • Newman/Tooley Films
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $2,100,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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