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The Comeback Trail

  • 2020
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
15K
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Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, Zach Braff, Eddie Griffin, Jermaine Washington, Kate Katzman, and Chris Mullinax in The Comeback Trail (2020)
Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.
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A film producer who owes money to a mobster tries to "accidentally" kill his aging movie star for an insurance scam so he can payoff his debt, but he begins to realize that the movie they're... Read allA film producer who owes money to a mobster tries to "accidentally" kill his aging movie star for an insurance scam so he can payoff his debt, but he begins to realize that the movie they're shooting is a masterpiece in the making.A film producer who owes money to a mobster tries to "accidentally" kill his aging movie star for an insurance scam so he can payoff his debt, but he begins to realize that the movie they're shooting is a masterpiece in the making.

  • Director
    • George Gallo
  • Writers
    • George Gallo
    • Josh Posner
    • Harry Hurwitz
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Morgan Freeman
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Gallo
    • Writers
      • George Gallo
      • Josh Posner
      • Harry Hurwitz
    • Stars
      • Robert De Niro
      • Tommy Lee Jones
      • Morgan Freeman
    • 125User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast59

    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Max Barber
    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • Duke Montana
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Reggie Fontaine
    Zach Braff
    Zach Braff
    • Walter Creason
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • James Moore
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    Sheryl Lee Ralph
    • Bess Jones
    Kate Katzman
    Kate Katzman
    • Megan Albert
    Eddie Griffin
    Eddie Griffin
    • Devon
    Chris Mullinax
    Chris Mullinax
    • Bob Stillwater
    Patrick Muldoon
    Patrick Muldoon
    • Frank Pierce
    Julie Lott
    Julie Lott
    • Sophie Renee
    Blerim Destani
    Blerim Destani
    • Boris
    Vincent Spano
    Vincent Spano
    • Joey Silva
    Paul Witten
    Paul Witten
    • Danny
    Aighleann McKiernan
    Aighleann McKiernan
    • Harriet
    Melissa Greenspan
    Melissa Greenspan
    • Tina Blair
    Joel Michaely
    Joel Michaely
    • Andre
    Jermaine Washington
    Jermaine Washington
    • Kenny
    • Director
      • George Gallo
    • Writers
      • George Gallo
      • Josh Posner
      • Harry Hurwitz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews125

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The movie is dedicated "In Loving Memory of Harry Hurwitz", the writer and director of the original The Comeback Trail (1982).
    • Goofs
      The movies shows that Bulls react to red color by being aggressive. However, Bulls are actually partially color blind and their brain can not distinguish red color.
    • Crazy credits
      There is a mid-credits scene, which is actually a trailer for the "Killer Nuns".
    • Alternate versions
      Jeff Wallner is no longer credited in the versions distributed in the US.
    • Connections
      Features The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      D.N.F.W.J.
      Written by Aldo Shllaku
      Published by FAVIS Music (BMI)
      Courtesy of FAVIS Music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 19, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Don Kee Productions (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La Última Estafa
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Storyboard Media
      • Alla Prima Productions
      • Bay Point Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,407,255
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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